UVA Bagger Operator - Night Shift - Diamond Pet Foods
Meta, MO
About the Job
JOB SCOPE: The UVA Bagger Operator is to be proficient in every aspect of properly operating the bagger at the highest safe and reasonable speed. Other key duties include performing routine maintenance on equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring consistent production standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily indoors near operating equipment, loud noises, and loose particles. Work performed requires employees to operate in all different temperatures. Long periods of standing may be required. Employees are required to wear a bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots, and safety glasses at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform routine adjustments and changeovers for sealer, conveyor, bag speed, scale weight, etc.
- Verify product quality before filling bags, checking for correct product, product size, product shape, and absence of cross contamination, fines, or foreign material.
- Perform the following routine quality duties: bag seal quality, bag weight accuracy, metal detection, code accuracy, and identification.
- Retrieve finished product from bagger operator and operate the EDL bundle machine and FUNAC robot to stack bundles on pallets.
- Understand and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP's, and HACCP.
- Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation.
- Keep work area clean and maintain assigned portion of master sanitation schedule.
- Report all safety violations and hazards to the supervisor immediately and participate in all safety programs and procedures. Must always wear required PPE.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by the supervisor to be accepted with a positive and professional attitude.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a valid driver's license.
- Must be computer literate.
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening (drug screen, background check, and physical.)
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and climb ladders if needed.