Full job description
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
The Packaging Operator is responsible for inspecting HDPC packaging and labels, monitoring and operating packaging and finishing equipment, and performing equipment changeovers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role supports production goals through equipment oversight, quality inspections, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety and quality management systems.
JOB DUTIES:
- Inspect HDPC packaging, labels, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications
- Monitor, operate, and adjust packaging and finishing equipment to maintain efficiency and product quality
- Perform equipment changeovers, including size and order changes, following lockout/tagout procedures
- Supervise machine settings to ensure products meet quality and efficiency standards
- Maintain a constant supply of raw materials to the packaging process
- Inspect incoming raw materials, packaging materials, boxes, and labels for quality
- Troubleshoot line and product issues and resolve equipment jams, including accessing equipment as required
- Communicate defects, quality concerns, and production issues to manufacturing and quality team members
- Provide appropriate disposition of nonconforming or sub-quality products
- Assist with preventative maintenance activities in coordination with the maintenance team
- Assist team members and participate in job rotation and shift relief as needed
- Communicate key production and operational information to incoming and outgoing shifts
- Identify and communicate training needs for self and other team members
- Maintain accurate awareness and execution of Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with safety standards