Packaging Machine Operator

Job Description

2nd Shift Packaging Machine Operator

Summary

Operates packaging machines and equipment to effectively meet production needs and then also cleans the packing area.

Essential Duties and responsibilities including the following, other duties may be assigned

Controls product flow and seasoning application.

Estimates product changeover times.

Cleans machines, conveyors, walls and floors.

Operates forklift as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable and individual to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) and;

Three to six months related experience and/or training or;

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correcpondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to work at a fast pace for long periods of time.

Ability to work without direct supervision.

Ability to create and maintain cooperation with co-workers.

Knowledge of basic computer systems.

Ability to perform basic mechanical duties.

Hayssen experience a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Characteristics of the work environment are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Normal vision is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; and vibrations.

The employee is occassionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and risk of electrical shock.

The noice level in the work envionment is usually loud.

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