Bag Operator

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $19.50/hour

• $1/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Accurately complete designated paperwork (Operational Inspection Form; Daily Operation Net Weight Verification - use PC when possible)
• Disassemble pack-off equipment and cover up LE-400; return unused packaging material to its proper storage area
• Set-up packing station three (bagger dates, film, tape machine, printer for start-up and changeovers)
• Operate scaling and bagging equipment
• Install, adjust and refill film on all baggers as needed
• Inspect packaged product and remove any out of spec product
• Place all paperwork in designated bins at the end of shift
• Stage film according to the production schedule
• Remove unused film at the end of production; put it on the film cart or on a pallet in a clean storage bag for later use
• When running into combos assist Line 3 Packer with weighing, tagging and storing combos in the main freezer
• Perform weights and measurements every 60 minutes, at minimum
• Complete Daily Operations check
• Complete Net Weight Verification - (use PC when possible, not paper)
• Re-inspect, re-box, sticker, hand-pack, pre-rinse the lines and metal detect as needed
• Perform hourly piece counts and adjust the machine to run in spec
• Complete hourly metal detection check sheets
• Rerun all rejected bags back through the post bagger metal detector
• Notify FSQA of all bags that get rejected by the post bagger metal detector more than once
• Record information about rejected bags
• Help dump product back up onto bucket conveyor
• Relieve Bag Operator 1 & 2 for breaks and lunches and as needed
• Assist Bag Operator 1 & 2 as needed
• Extra sanitation duties as assigned per the Food Safety Policy
• Set-up throughout pack-off area
• Tear Down:
• Remove film from carts for sanitation
• Wipe down bagger before covering
• Cover Bagger
• Perform other duties as directed when lines are not operational
• Ensure that all recyclable material is disposed of properly
• Perform other duties as directed when lines are not operational
• Assist if needed with interruptions in elevator will palletize offline

Performance Expectation

• Set-up your specific workstation and throughout pack-off area
• Maintain a clean work area at all times

• All designated personal protection equipment must be used
• Lock-out all designated equipment prior to disassembly
• Report all safety concerns to supervisors
• 100% compliance with Smithfield GMP, SOP and Safety programs and any other company training
• 100% compliance with RTE AREA (employee clean room) procedures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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