Job Description
Job Description
Packaging Machine Operator
Job Summary
The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for working safely and efficiently to maximize hands-on production and the shipping of packaged materials. This role involves operating machinery, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and ensuring all production meets quality standards.
Essential ResponsibilitiesSafety
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Attend monthly safety meetings.
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Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Complete all required safety training and testing with satisfactory results.
Production
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Operate equipment safely and efficiently to produce packaged materials.
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Communicate and coordinate with the shift supervisor to complete assigned tasks.
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Assist in cleaning and maintaining the work area.
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Place empty bags on fill tubes, seal, pack into master packs, and hand palletize materials (up to 40 lbs.).
Outdoor Activities
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Perform outdoor duties such as sweeping, picking up debris, watering plants, shoveling snow, and deicing walkways as required.
Quality
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Maintain and verify compliance with all current quality assurance procedures.
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Ensure production standards and quality expectations are consistently met.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Physical capability to bend, squat, and stoop.
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Previous experience operating mobile equipment and/or forklifts preferred.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly.
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Ability to respond quickly to sounds and safety cues.
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Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
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Ability to recognize and respond to potential hazards.
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Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
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Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to access work areas.
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Must properly wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Must be able to work in a smoke-free environment.
Experience
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Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)