Pouch Machine Operator

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

To properly operate equipment from a safety, quality and efficient perspective, while maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Adheres to safety, food safety, quality and legal compliance.
• Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, rules, regulations and practices of the facility.
• Must be able to pass training / certifications as required for qualification.
• Must perform lockout tagout as required by company standards.
• Must be able to operate multiple pieces of equipment which may include W25-1 & 2, Cryovac, L24, BIB, 12-up fillers, and 6-up fillers.
• Must be aware of all emergency stops and pinch points caused by moving machinery including energized equipment by air or electrical.
• Must be able to follow proper film cart loading procedure and must be able to execute proper film roll loading on machines.
• Must be able to identify proper boxes, labels and correct coding.
• Must be able to perform weight adjustments to maintain proper product weight.
• Must work with team members to maintain standard changeovers while ensuring line efficiencies.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and correct minor mechanical issues.
• Must be able to fully and accurately document line production by filling out inspection record / downtime sheets as well as metal detection information.
• Must be able to identify varying machine set-ups to ensure proper operation.
• Must be able to disassemble production equipment : clean, rinse, and sanitize all product contact machinery utilizing proper cleaning utensils, chemicals, and COP (Clean Out of Place) process.
• Must be able to assemble production equipment : clean, rinse, and sanitize all product contact machinery utilizing proper cleaning utensils, chemicals, and CIP (Clean In Place) process.
• Document completed work as required by the supervisor.
• Compliance with all other duties as assigned.

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ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS :

MACHINES / TOOLS / EQUIPMENT / SOFTWARE

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