Production Operator I - Packaging $19.89

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Auburndale

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

April 30, 2025

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

What You’ll Do for Us  

• Follows manufacturing procedures and guidelines to conduct a variety of tasks which are part of the production process, which can include loading materials into production machines; removing packs and sorting raw materials or finished products.  
• Collects and disposes of garbage and production waste; cleans production equipment and work areas.  
• Accountable for the set-up, operation and troubleshooting of equipment, including mechanical and programmable controls, as well as completing the necessary filler, conveyor and palletizer adjustments for changeovers. 
• Visually inspect all incoming materials and outgoing products and make minor adjustments as needed. 

• Perform and evaluate package integrity tests  
• Assist forklift drivers with lower level problems with pallets, slip sheets, and/or stretch wrappers 
• Identify non-conforming product, such as poorly glued boxes, improper codes and/or labels 
• Identify and report product or machine problems to production, maintenance, and/or warehouse personnel using plant intercoms and or 2-Way radios 
• Monitor computer terminals and OIT screens 

 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. 
• Ability to understand and communicate instructions in English with experience in a manufacturing/food production environment. 

• A demonstrated ability to exceed performance expectations, especially in categories of attendance, safety, and teamwork is required. 
• Must be familiar with and able to run automated equipment, including fillers and palletizers and operating casing equipment 
• Must have a high mechanical aptitude to be able to sequence equipment for proper start-up and shutdown, understanding machinery and conveyor controls. 
• The ability to do repetitive stooping, lifting 50 pounds, bending, and standing while operating equipment is required.  

• Must possess a valid forklift license and be able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently 
• Must be able to work an eight (8) hour shift with overtime and or extended hours as required and work any shift as directed