packaging machine operator - food processing

Packaging Machine Operator - Food Processing

Part Time / Full Time

Education and Experience

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work Setting

• Potato chip, pretzel and popcorn manufacturers

Tasks

• Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products
• Record production information
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Inform supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities
• Make adjustments to process variables
• Maintain shift log of production and other data
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards

Type of Operation

• Grinding
• Mixing
• Blending
• Baking or cooking
• Freezing
• Packaging

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Single function machine

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye coordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player