Retail Packaging Machine Operator

Hawaiian Host Group; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Host Group in Emeryville, California seeks a skilled technician to manage packaging operations and maintenance. This role includes ensuring the integrity of packaged products and conducting minor repairs.

The right candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year of mechanical experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential. The position requires attention to safety and health policies, with exposure to various work conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year mechanical or related experience is necessary.
• Two+ years of preferred electro-mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Starts, stops, and adjusts packaging machines.
• Conducts minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Monitors scale systems and ensures package integrity.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electro-mechanical experience

Communication skills

Experience using hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electronic controls

Scale systems

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Starts, stops and adjusts SUB/Ultrapak packaging machines and supporting equipment to ensure optimum flow of nuts from package filler to casing, and palletizing
• Assures there are proper levels of packaging materials and supplies to optimize operations
• Conducts minor repairs, adjustments, and changeovers on key parts of equipment. Assists in major repairs and maintenance as directed
• Cleans, lubricates, and inspects equipment in accordance with operating requirements, documents general maintenance tasks
• Ensure package integrity, proper date‑code and accurate counting for product, case and pallet
• Monitors the operation of the scale systems, conducts weight checks, makes any necessary adjustments, and cleans scales as required
• Keeps work areas and equipment clean, orderly, and sanitary in accordance with 5S Program practices
• Directs work of packaging line crew members
• Prepares and maintains necessary reports and accounting records for materials, supplies, finished goods, spillage, holdovers, etc
• Performs all related barcode scanning duties for materials and finished goods, inputs related data into computer system
• Reports major problems to shift supervisor
• Ensures that all pallets of finished products are properly stretched wrapped
• Performs related tasks as assigned
• Regular attendance is required for the position
• This position requires shift rotation
• Observes all safety/health policies and procedures

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year mechanical or related experience
• Two (2) + years of electro‑mechanical experience preferred
• Must be able to use hand tools, power tools, copy machine, computer, calculator, conveyors, electronic controls and scale systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Seldom: Crouching, stooping, twisting, pinching, gripping, wrist movement, repetitive motion, squatting, kneeling, climbing
• Occasional: Finger dexterity, pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs
• Frequent: Walking, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs
• Constant: Standing, depth perception, full field

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, customers, and co‑workers
• Must be able to read, write, speak, receive verbal and written instruction, and apply basic math skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to noise (85+ dB)
• Exposure to heat (up to 85 degrees F) and cold (up to 60 degrees F)
• Exposure to vibrations
• May work at heights up to ten (10) ft
• Exposure to dust, paints, thinners, epoxy and lubricants
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards

Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.