Production Operator I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Packaging Technician

Location : Mishawaka, IN

Department : Production

Job Type : Hourly

Rate : $17.50 + Shift Diff. $1.00 per hour

Hours : 10pm-6 : 15am EST

About United Petfood :

United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US.

Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal : a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there : we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!

Position Summary : The Packaging Tech is responsible for correctly, safely, and efficiently packaging production. Must be able to operate, troubleshoot packaging equipment according to scheduled production needs.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Responsible for setting up, starting up and operation of packaging equipment according to the production schedule.
• Monitors equipment and uses tools to make adjustments, change over’s, small repairs and perform basic maintenance as required.
• Operates bin discharge.
• Performs sanitation tasks to ensure area meets quality standards.
• Completes re-work as necessary.
• Maintain records and logs during entire packaging process by entering appropriate information in order to document packaging process and reconcile usage of materials and transfers of product within RedZone system.
• Perform and document in-process quality checks on a periodic basis on representative samples in order to ensure that product is correctly packaged.
• Clean, disassemble and reassemble line equipment in order to prepare machine for inspection or deep cleaning.
• Changeover / set up machine for run by loading product, components, printer material, etc.; adjusting settings; checking the line; and obtaining line clearance in order to prepare equipment for next packaging run.
• Actively follow safety procedures and policies in all job tasks.
• Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Workplace Safety :

Quality & Food Safety :

Position Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer : United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.