Second Shift Packaging Operator — Climate Control Plant

Marzetti Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Marzetti Company in Kentucky is seeking a packaging operator to assist in the operation of a packaging line at the Horse Cave Plant. You will inspect products, fill trays, assemble boxes, and palletize finished goods to ensure continuous production.

The role rotates across lines and emphasizes safety, HACCP, and quality standards. The position requires following safety guidelines, maintaining PPE, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
• Records all information as required.
• Assists in setting up machine prior to shift start up.
• Ensures a proper supply of materials for tapers, fillers, box makers, labelers, cup supply remains filled and other packing equipment.
• Assembles boxes/cases for packing product(s) as needed and packs finished product into cases.
• Visually inspects product for quality defects and removes defective product.
• Performs duties on all lines in packaging as necessary.
• Assists in operation of packaging machine/equipment in accordance with Safety standards, specifications and instruction.
• Provides training for others when necessary.
• Ensures packaging materials are correct, in specification and properly positioned in the machine and changes materials as needed.
• Monitors and may adjust weight control of packaged units and ensures codes are accurate and correct in format.
• Maintains standard production quantities/rates for each product to ensure continuous production.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as film, boxes, cartons, glue, ink or labels.
• Monitors machine operation to detect malfunctions; may make minor adjustments/repairs; communicates mechanical problems to maintenance.
• Mounts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hoppers or other feeding devices.
• Coordinates information and equipment with Machine Operator and Utility positions to prior and next shifts Leads & Operators and other dept.
• Fills in for and assists Machine Operators and Utilities when necessary.
• Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Machine Operator, Lead and Management.

Job description

Marzetti Company in Kentucky is seeking a packaging operator to assist in the operation of a packaging line at the Horse Cave Plant. You will inspect products, fill trays, assemble boxes, and palletize finished goods to ensure continuous production.

The role rotates across lines and emphasizes safety, HACCP, and quality standards. The position requires following safety guidelines, maintaining PPE, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.