Packaging Machine Operator

Job Summary

• Responsible for a team assigned to the cell for the preparation, production and/or packaging of blend material.  In addition to the base responsibilities of a Manufacturing Operator I, employee must specialize in ast least one or more of five specialty roles: 1) Blending, 2) Packaging, 3) Extrusion, and/or 4) Scaling 5) Tableting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive)

• Effectively read, understand and extract vital information from detailed batch records in written and electronic forms.  Utilize this information to execute proper work instructions.
• Screen, blend and package a variety of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, including those which are allergenic.
• Responsible for operating and monitoring all processing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operation of equipment to include; prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs.
• Ensures proper cleaning, blending, packaging and material inspection per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report any equipment issues or damage to you immediate supervisor.
• Perform retention sampling on products in sterile conditions.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must specialize in one or more of five specialty roles:
  1) Blend Specialist, 2) Packaging Specialist, 3) Weight Room Specialist, 4) Extruder Specialist, and/or 5) Tableting Specialist.

 

1. Blend Specialist

• Operation of equipment (blenders, screeners, mills, forklifts, magnets, packaging equipment, metal detectors, etc…) to include;  prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs such as replacing seals and butterfly valves.
• Working knowledge of 2 or more blenders

2. Packaging

• Operates assigned packaging machine(s) in compliance with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety requirements.
• Disassembles and assembles packaging machine(s)
• Fills, seals and labels boxes according to the batch sheets.

3. Extrusion

• Operates assigned extruder machine(s) in compliance with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety requirements.
• Properly label, fill and tape closed boxes
• Assist operator with assigned tasks during production.

4. Scaling

• Able to distinguish material and lot numbers.
• Able to identify allergenic material and labeling of this material.
• Properly weigh minor ingredients according to the batch sheet.

5. Tableting

• Operates assigned extruder machine(s) in compliance with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety requirements.
• Properly label, fill and tape closed finished material boxes
• Assist room operator with assigned tasks during production.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities (If relevant)

N/A

 

Performance Indicators

• Regular attendance

• Follow company safety procedures.