Description: A bagger operator will work an automated bagger machine that "bags" and packages the finished product after it is coming out of the spray dryer. May control to start/stop the machine, troubleshoot minor issues (bag jams, labeling mistakes, etc), loading the machine with paper bags (kind of like dog food bags), and ensuring totes of product are set up to feed the machine when it is packaging.
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Education and Experience: High School Diploma/ GED preferred
Work Hours: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 03:20 PM
2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:20 PM
3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 07:20 AM
Work Environment: This job operates in a food production and warehouse setting. The facility is not mechanically temperature controlled and at times will require work in hot temperatures. The floor surface is concrete. The noise level is moderate with no vibration. Material movement takes place throughout the facility. Core Responsibilities: • Following GMPs, OSHA Safety, and all other company procedures. • Proficiency with vertical form and seal baggers • Check every bag that is being handled for requirements mandated from the customer. • Keep a clean and sanitary working environment • Inform Machine Operators when packaging issues arise • Check their paperwork to ensure accuracy for shift, bagger and line. • Comprehensive in practices, procedures and techniques involved in food manufacturing • Uses proper lifting techniques • Comprehensive in general mathematic calculations • Keep the line clean throughout shift when possible and during downtime by sweeping, squeegeeing and removing farmers waste and trash on the floor • Communicate with the machine operators to ensure accurate counts and plan for changeovers • Communicate with Hilo driver to ensure accurate counts of product and restock of packaging corrugate • Stack the cases and/or displays on the correct pallets, with the correct number of cases, properly labeled, stacked, and wrapped neatly • Verify that cases and pallets are labelled correctly • Apply skid sheets to completed pallets • Assist with cleaning during changeovers and end of the week cleans • Communicate with the Machine Operators to ensure accurate counts. • Participate in monthly Safety trainings Physical Demands: • Hearing and speaking to exchange information. • Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position. • Dexterity of hands and fingers to position boxes, bags and equipment. • Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. • Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. • The ability to stand and walk for an entirety of a shift. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change any time with or without notice. Additional duties may be required by management that are not included on this list.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Weekend availability
