SUMMARY: Set up and operate form, fill and seal packaging equipment. Assure that Retail packages are produced to the highest quality according to specification and schedule. Meet or exceed daily production goals. Promptly notify management of non-standard product, inventory shortages, maintenance problems, and potential problems in schedule completion. Manage assigned personnel.

In the event of the employee’s absence a qualified and fully trained employee shall take their place. Please refer to SOP 4.1.2.5.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Read, understand, and follow product specification sheets and production schedules

Set up and operate packaging machines according to specification

Locate and stage film, cartons, and labels according to specification

Coordinate with mixer to have correct edible products in a timely manner according to schedule

Apply appropriate label and/or appropriate printing to bag according to specification

Assemble appropriate cartons per specification

Inspect packages for proper edible product, film, seal integrity, fill weight, labeling, and printing

Package bags into cartons and label and/or print on cartons according to specification

Verify case weight of finished product according to specification

Seal cartons and stack on pallets according to specification

Properly label finished boxes and pallets

Move finished product to designated staging area

Return unused packaging materials to assigned location in inventory

Promptly notify management of exceptions to standard

Promptly notify maintenance and management of machine problems

Accurately complete daily production reports according to guidelines

Promptly report to management for work assignments during machine down times

Tear down non-standard product as assigned

Keep assigned work area and equipment clean

Direct and train assigned personnel

Understand and follow quality sign-off procedures

Understand and follow all safety procedures

Understand and follow all food safety and food quality issues and proper documentation whenever necessary

Thorough understanding of ATP testing and knowledge of how to properly clean and sanitize all retail production equipment

Know and follow all GMPs

Obtain all proper QA and QC checks and sign offs required

Perform any and all additional duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Good knowledge of Retail product line

· Good reading and math comprehension

· Strong mechanical, electrical and pneumatic abilities. Must be capable of handling all non-major maintenance tasks

· Strong understanding of the metric system

· Ability to supervise and train others

· Must be tow motor certified

· Capable of lifting 50 lbs. overhead

· Capable of changing rolls of film weighing up to 75 lbs.

· Ability to lift 50 lbs. continually throughout the day

· Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision

· Must be able to climb ladders or stairs as well as access platforms to access equipment