Packaging Operator Job Description
Packaging Operator Duties & Responsibilities
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Packaging Operator Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Packaging Operator
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Education for Packaging Operator
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Skills for Packaging Operator
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Packaging Operator Examples
Packaging Operator Job Description
- Report all safety, quality or production issues to the senior operator and/or supervisor in a timely fashion
- Ability to follow health and safety rules and procedures
- Learn and follow all Premier Silica HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) policies at all times
- Machine and system configuration, connection and troubleshooting
- Individual must be able to compress audio and video to an acceptable degree while remaining within file size constraints
- Individual must efficiently utilize various audio and video production tools (audio/video tape machines, compression systems, encoders, decoders, converters, pre-processing systems)
- Individual must utilize sound audible and visual judgment during the performance of daily duties
- Must effectively analyze and communicate information in order to resolve issues and concerns as they arise
- Experience in a production/manufacturing environment, preferably in a brewery, or in the wine/spirits, food and beverage, or CPG industry
- Valid Forklift License considered an asset
- Prefer prior experience working with motorized machines
- Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Must have all the skills and knowledge required of a Packager, Material Handler and Palletizer Operator
- Must be skilled in inserting, palletizer, Material Handler and stacking, material handling equipment, proper interpretation of the daily/weekly insert plan, ink jet application of product zone identification numbers
- Must be able to stand, kneel and crouch for long periods of time
- A beginning-intermediate understanding of Final Cut Pro is required
Packaging Operator Job Description
- Ability to work autonomously and with a strong sense of ownership a must
- Advanced organizational skills in planning, prioritizing and time management
- Strong computer and systems-literate skills
- Strong critical thinking, analytical and effective decision making skills
- Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate preferred
- Open to learning and improving own skills with a can-do attitude
- Ability to tolerate summer/winter temperature conditions in Production Environment
- Willing to work Overtime as required for production completion
- Responsible for work flow, production, training of new employees and answering job-related questions
- Verifies that all paperwork is complete and accurate
- Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemical
- Must be able to handle and work well at heights
- Maintain cleanliness according to 5S requirement
- Carry out packaging activities
- Knowledge of requirement of an TS 16949 – Packaging requirement
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 requirements – Handling on waste
Packaging Operator Job Description
- Visually inspection of packing material and ensuring appropriate documentation accompanies the product
- Receive, inspect, sort and pack product in a timely and efficient manner
- Perform multiple tasks such as problem solving, trouble shooting, and identify and analyze root causes
- Responsible for the operation of the Form, Fill and Seal machine, hand held scanners, label maker, and taping machine
- Work while wearing PPE for all cGMP areas for an entire shift
- Demonstrate the T.R.I.P
- Setting up and operating multiple types of packaging equipment
- Perform Change overs of diverse packaging equipment
- Setup and operate multiple types of packaging equipment
- Promote teamwork and open communication with fellow associates
- Chemical Operator certificate or degree is preferred
- Walking, bending, reaching and climbing to perform basic duties
- Bending and stooping while checking pumps, valves, motors
- Moving pallets of containers with hand truck
- Filling, moving and sealing containers of liquids and powders up to 550 lbs
- Climbing on and off and safely operating a powered industrial truck (fork lift)
Packaging Operator Job Description
- Perform other duties as required to maintain production flow
- Monitor high speed equipment
- Drive fork trucks
- Load supplies into machinery
- Record process data
- Help continuous improvement by following Key Performance Indicators
- Perform process quality control checks
- Execute industrial cleaning and sanitation
- Read, monitor and interpret performance metrics
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and climates
- Maneuvering and rolling up to 550 lb
- Climbing storage tanks and checking for problems and getting equipment ready for maintenance
- Have minimum 2 years experience in related field
- Balancing- Climbing steps / ladder
- Walking- To work area, in and around machines, to break room
- Stooping- To pick up cases, handstacking, cleaning with air hose around and under machines
Packaging Operator Job Description
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
- Ability to work in a competitive environment
- Willingness to learn the plants, processes and equipment areas
- Conduct daily compressor Pressure Relief Valves inspection
- Perform start-up and shut down procedures of all Bagging equipment
- Operate bagger and palletizer to package material
- Operate stretch wrap machine ensuring product description and lot# is on pallet
- Assist in the preventative maintenance of the plant as needed
- Conduct daily housekeeping to maintain all work areas clean and free of any hazards
- Operate forklift to load customer orders on flat beds, box vans, and containers, unload parts and move product as needed
- Squatting- Picking up bags, boxes, cases, Occasionally
- Reaching- Overhead to fill magazine & coupons, bundles off pallets, remove jams in machine
- Handling- Use putty and utility knife – 50 – 100 X day
- Twisting- Head & neck rotation while driving forktruck
- Talking- Communicate with co-workers and off shifts
- Hearing- Machines running, operate forktrucks, co-workers, alarms