Job Overview

                              JOB POSTING

DATE: January 26, 2026       

POSITION:   Sanitation/back up Packaging machine operator (PMO)

SHIFT ASSIGNMENT: 1^st or 2^nd SHIFT 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a machine operator or maintenance or related field.   Experience in operating, maintenance and troubleshooting processing equipment such as packaging machines, conveyors or distribution systems is a plus.
• Must complete and pass the ODF development plan for level II PMO
• Must have previous experience in cleaning and sanitation of equipment
• Must have a good understanding of the fast-paced production environment, with great attention to detail and able to multi-task.
• Ability to record various data efficiently and accurately.
• Must have the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to work within all food safety & food quality requirements and follow standard operating procedures and safe work procedures.
• Knowledge in and adherence to HACCP, Critical Control Points, Food Safety & Food Quality programs, and Workplace Health & Safety programs
• The ability to use a handheld scanner with accuracy in scanning activities is a must.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting and provide maintenance on all packaging and plant equipment.
• Ability to complete the assigned work order for preventative maintenance of equipment as per assigned schedule.
• Must have an adequate set of tools to perform repairs and adjustments.
• Must be willing to stay overtime.
• Responsible and dependable with an EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE RECORD.
• Ability to perform various duties (seasoning supply application, wastewater operation, and packaging sanitation, test and change-over) as the sanitation job is in rotation schedule.

DUTIES:  

 WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Operate Packaging Equipment, seasoning/chips distribution system, forklift, metal detector and other relevant packaging equipment.

• Perform and record required quality and food safety checks.
• Troubleshot packaging equipment and support maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and uptime.

• Communicate pertinent production information to QA, supervisors and co-workers during work in progress.
• Keep track of movement of materials using the handheld scanner and applicable records.
• Follow all GMPs, allergen control, health and safety procedures.
• Drive efficient production through effective start-ups and changeovers to consistently meet KPIs.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned preventative maintenance work orders for assigned equipment.
• Performs inventory of materials as per assigned schedule
• Competently and safely perform cleaning tasks on assigned plant equipment following the standard sanitation procedure, health & safety program and good manufacturing practices.
• Work safely with cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Record cleaning solution parameters (i.e. concentration, temperature, etc.) and complete the designated sanitation record
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license and drive a forklift in a safe manner
• Operate forklift when disposing of chip waste/raw waste and when bringing materials for production use.
• Organize and move pallets, materials, waste, equipment, etc.

• PROVIDE RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED FOR:
  • Supply Clerk (Receiving Materials)
  • Packers
  • Seasoning supply
  • Other Packaging Machine Operators
  • OR OTHER POSITIONS AS REQUIRED
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor, Leah Hand, or Manager as required.
• SHIFTS OTHER THAN 1^st or 2^nd SHIFT MAY BE REQUIRED DEPENDENT ON NEEDS

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