Packaging Operator

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Company: Campari America 

 

Job Title:  Packaging Operator 

 

Job Location: Lawrenceburg, KY 

 

Reports to:  Packaging Manager 

 

Organizational Layer (global, regional or local):  local 

 

 

General Description of the Role 

The Packaging Operator operates the machinery on the Packaging line to produce quality product for the consumer.    

 

Mission/Objectives 

The Packaging Operator will operate Packaging Machines on the line to produce a quality product in a safe and efficient manner.  The Operator will strive to continuously improve the operation.  

 

Key Responsibilities and Activities 

 

• Must be able to efficiently and effectively operate all equipment on all packaging lines. 

• Must produce a quality package the first time and on time. 

• Must be able to manually perform tasks necessary to efficiently and effectively produce finished case goods as prescribed on the work schedule. 

• Responsible for the efficient and effective line change, set up, running adjustments and operation of all Packaging/packaging equipment.  Operator to make adjustments and repairs to equipment, and notifies line captain or supervisor when a major repair is needed. 

• Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions and report malfunctions to the line captain or supervisor. 

• Accurately complete all line paperwork and keep performance boards updated. 

• Ensure bottled product is packaged in compliance with all operating procedures to support target quality outcomes. Adhere to packaging product SOP’s. 

• Comply with established Packaging quality checks and measures.  Must be attentive at all times to ensure correct application of all raw materials and proper liquid is bottled as scheduled. 

• Comply with TTB and other regulatory requirements.  Must be able to accurately read and record Packaging data by means of work schedule or computer equipment.  

• Comply with all GMP, ISO and food safety standards relating to the packaging operation. 

• Work with appropriate internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and/or to resolve quality risks when identified. 

• Comply with all PPE safety requirements for assigned work area. 

• Adhere to and promote a safe working environment.  This includes keeping all materials, supplies, tools and any other production related items in their place.  Adherence to 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) standards is expected of the Packaging Operator. 

• Communicate any deficiencies that are affecting Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to line captain or supervisor.  

• Shall implement continuous improvement actions to close gaps of KPI’s or increase productivity as needed.  Participate in Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) to solve problems by attempting to identify and correct the root causes of events, as opposed to simply addressing