The Packing Machine Operator, plays a critical role in our food manufacturing process by operating and maintaining packing machinery to ensure the efficient and accurate packaging of our products. You will be responsible for inspecting packaging materials, setting up and adjusting machines, monitoring production, and ensuring the quality and safety of the packaged food products.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Set up and operate packing machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Ensure machines are loaded with the correct packaging materials and product ingredients.
Monitor machine operations to maintain product consistency and quality.
Adjust machine settings as necessary to meet production requirements.
Conduct regular checks on the packaging process to ensure product quality and packaging accuracy.
Inspect packaging materials for defects and report any issues.
Address and resolve any machine malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime.
Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Report any safety hazards or incidents immediately.
Maintain accurate production records, including batch numbers, packaging quantities, and machine settings.
Complete required documentation and reports.
Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of packing machines and work area.
Conduct preventive maintenance on machines to ensure their reliability and longevity.
Work closely with other team members, including machine technicians, quality control inspectors, and supervisors, to achieve production goals.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Familiarity with packing machines and their operation.
Strong attention to detail and quality control.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot minor machine issues.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.
Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift moderately heavy objects.
Competent or skilled with automatic bowl sealing machines, cartoners such as ADCO’s, auto load cartoners and flow wrap equipment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually entire shift.
Occasionally required to balance or climb.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Frequent exposure to production environments with moderate noise, cold/hot temperatures, and wet or humid conditions.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

English language preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience as a machine operator in a food manufacturing or packaging environment is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all equipment of the workstation and other areas as needed. Frequent lifting, bending and twisting. Lifting up to 30 lbs. required to complete daily tasks.

Work Environment:

Packing Operators work in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy production environment. The work may involve standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks. Van’s Kitchen is a food manufacturing environment. You will be working in warm and cold conditions, in wet and dry environments with potentially dangerous equipment. Safety is our number one priority.

Benefits & EEOC

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Company paid disability and life insurance.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

EEOC
Vans Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Vans Kitchen makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.