Packaging Specialist 1st Shift

Currently looking for a Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team.  You would be responsible for setting up, adjusting, cleaning, and operating vertical form, fill and seal packaging machines and related equipment including tooling changeovers, product quality, and output efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities:   

• Set up (assemble & disassemble), change over, operate, monitor, adjust, equipment on vertical form, fill and seal packaging equipment to meet all finished pouch quality specification and production requirements.   
• Disassemble, clean, and sanitize packaging & support equipment using designated cleaning chemicals following documented safety LOTO and cleaning procedures for product changeovers.  The job duties include removing knives, steam clean jaws and fill tubes, flush the hopper and holding tank using cleaning chemicals.  Requires use of protective equipment and works with hazardous chemicals.   
• Perform and document quality checks to include brix, viscosity, temperature, fill weight, production reports, compression test, drain weight, chart recorders, metal detector, and collect necessary samples for QC and Lab testing as needed.
• Complete written reports to include process control chart, pallet tags, production reports, compression tests, drain weight, daily disposition sheet, housekeeping checklists, & labels with code date information.  
• Troubleshoots and/or identifies equipment failures or problems. Perform minor troubleshooting and part replacement and maintenance of packaging and related equipment to include knives, bimbas, film tracking/sensor, machine speed, code daters, pouch length, seals, Teflon tape, fitments, serrated blades, pull rollers, and tube racks.
• Reports any need for equipment repair or maintenance. 
• Adheres to all GMP, including sanitary requirements, Safety, and Standardized Work procedures.

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent diploma (GED/HSED) 
• Experience working in a production environment preferred.  Food, beverage, or drug manufacturing preferred but not required. 
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to the production process including conversion of weight and volume in the metric system.
• Forklift experience is a plus. 
• Detail oriented nature and precision is critical to ensure products adhere to designated quality standards.
• Must be hardworking, punctual, dependable, and work well with others.
• Works responsibly and follow all safety and security procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Family-owned for over 150 years Masterson Foods has a rich history and reputation as a quality supplier of premium sweet and savory food products. We are a recognized leader in supplying sweet and savory food products and customized manufacturing solutions to the restaurant, packaged ice cream, and contract manufacturing segments of the food industry. Our family-owned company, through a process of continuous improvement and renewal, will exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and community. We are committed to being a good neighbor, an attractive and ethical place to work, and an attentive supplier.

Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.