Summary

Reporting to the Team Leader and Line Leader, the Packing Operator is responsible for operating the packaging machinery and/or any other applicable machinery. The Packing Operator will also work closely and provide backup as needed to the Team Leader in order to ensure the packaging line produces a consistent product in a timely manner that meets all standards. 

In this position you will work in a team environment led by a Team Leader. You will support your Team Leader by demonstrating and practicing teamwork every day and respect all your fellow Team Members.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as a Team Member of a Food Production Team receiving guidance, direction and instructions from the Team Leader and Production Leadership.
• Required to enter correct data into the Infinity computer system validating the metrics to ensure product quality guidelines are met, completing mandatory Quality Control requirements.
• Directly responsible for controlling a key Critical Control Point (CCP) utilizing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), ensuring all production equipment is prepared for production and properly operates during production.
• Safely and promptly shuts-off production machinery before clearing jams. Ensures equipment lockout procedures are used prior to doing any cleaning or adjustment/repair which requires safety guards to be removed or which may expose employees to injury through inadvertent movement of machine parts.
• Completes all company required forms or documents and periodically completes mandatory quality checks, to account for products produced and to provide other documentation required by the company.
• Determines and timely reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate leadership. Monitors for and detects defective materials, documents defective material and documents accurate information on production and/or packaging forms.
• Must have previously demonstrated ability or can develop the ability to communicate problems or issues that are occurring on the production line to Production Leadership.
• Must have the ability to advise the Team Leader or the Production Leadership when opportunities exist to improve the production line.
• When needed or as opportunities arise, work with Quality or Production Leadership on programs related to Lean Manufacturing and other quality tools.
• Must be willing to take on additional responsibilities and consistently demonstrate problem solving skills in order to excel within the company.
• Must follow the FGF Site attendance policy and must comply with the required call-in procedures.
• Must be dependable and comply with timely arrival and departure time habits including meals and breaks.
• Maintain a positive attitude and co-exist with all FGF Team Members.
• Must exhibit teamwork and willingness to help other FGF Team Members, strive to work within a team environment to meet/exceed established production standards.
• Follow the company dress code and maintain a professional appearance.
• Must be able to be relied and depended upon to complete assigned tasks.
• Required to comply with established Departmental and Organizational policies and procedures.
  
  

Required Skills and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Preferred but not required a minimum of 2 years of Food Production Machine Operation experience.
• Must have previous experience setting up, operating and training others on manufacturing or production equipment.
• Attention to detail is a must and the ability to detect the presence of product issues or production issues.
• Ability to visually inspect product and materials.
• The ability to understanding or the ability to learn Food Manufacturing, Food Safety Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) requirements for this position.
• The ability to understanding or the ability to learn Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and learn all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for this position.
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to move from one task to another with minimal distraction.
• Physical capable of performing the demands of the role and position.
• Flexible to work different shifts and weekends if needed.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English with all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception).
• Sense of Sound (Fire Alarms, Horns).
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating shifts when required.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold (range from -20F to 100+F; most often 65 – 85F).
• Sense of Feeling.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves, Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, Aprons, Rubber Overalls)

It is the responsibility of the individual team member to never lift beyond his/her own safe lifting limit.  If the team member feels that an item is too heavy to lift/carry and/or push/pull, the team member must: 

(1) Break the item down into lighter/smaller, more manageable components, which he/she is comfortable with safely handling (if applicable).

(2) Ask for assistance from another worker

(3) Ask for assistance from a leader

FGF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race,  color, religion, genetic information, or any protected characteristic and/or category under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

I have read the above position description and am aware of my job responsibilities. I understand that it is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the team member's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by leaders as deemed appropriate. As need dictates, both assigned shift and work location may be changed by management.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and FGF reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the team member to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

I understand that I am responsible for the food safety and quality of all products produced in my presence. I understand that I am responsible for reporting all food safety and quality problems that I personally observe or hear about to someone on the Production or Quality Management Team