Packing Machine Operator (1st Shift)MO - Moscow MillsAs a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin' Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI'S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to "Fun Served Here".Scope: Skilled knowledge of package machines. Responsible for key setup and operation of machines in the Packing Department. Monitor machine operation during production processes for adjustments. Report complications of machinery directly to the Lead or Shift Supervisor. Key member for inventory.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor machine operation to ensure flow of daily production in keeping consistent with the Shift Supervisor's direction that control and improve:
- Production yield and efficiency of facility against standard
- SafetyLeadershipCleanlinessFood safety and quality
- Adherence to SOP'sEmployee ownership and understanding of product and process and overall teambuilding
- Employee welfare
- Continuously take independent action, perform the daily paperwork, and provide corrective action recommendations to the Shift Leader in the areas of:
- Safety
- QualityCleanlinessYield & efficiency
- Keep machine and area clean and free of straps, plastic, and boxes throughout the shift and before the next shift arrives
- Communicate with area Lead to keep production flowing smoothly and startup of lines
- Report broken or inoperable equipment or any abnormal noises to the Shift Supervisor
- Set up tape machines, box code daters, load weight machine and metal detectors with correct information
- Set up belts, case sealers, package codes, and keep inventory on all numbers and supplies needed for coders
- Adjust tray rails for trays being used throughout the day
- Maintain accurate case count for changeovers and set up packaging for changeovers
- Check on all areas of packaging for proper film, weight settings, casing, and skid loading throughout the day
- Help with set up of next shift
- Continuous checks on proper code dates and sealing of all packages
- Other tasks as assigned
- Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures
- Responsible for food safety and quality
- Maintain annual training in Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Defense, PPE, and OSHA regulated programs
Position Requirements:- Math and reading skills
- Able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve problems mechanically
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time
- Regular and reliable attendance
Disclaimer:
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement:
J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.
