Packaging Machine Operator - Calbee America : Job Details

At Calbee, we are on a mission to become a 500-million-dollar company. We want to be every consumer's first choice of snacks! We are driven by creating naturally delicious snacks with carefully selected, top quality ingredients because we believe that snacks shall be a wholesome and enjoyable experience! We are a company committed to both personal and professional growth and believe that each employee contributes directly to Calbee's growth and success.Are you looking for a position with growth opportunities? Looking for a Company that values their employees? Looking for a Company that offers great benefits, medical, dental, vision, 401K matching? Then look no further! This position is located in Fairfield, CA and we are looking for you! Some of the job requirements are listed below.We pride ourselves on our dedication to quality and our customer-first approach. Join our team and be a part of a company that values integrity, teamwork, professional growth and fostering a positive and fun work culture!Production - Packaging Mach OperatorSUMMARYResponsible for the training/qualification, Operation, troubleshoots, R&D and performs routine maintenance of packaging machines to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the packaging department. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Works with R&D to develop new products and optimum operating parameters.• Performs tasks as instructed and works shifts as assigned by supervision.• Operates, trouble shoots and performs routine maintenance on all packaging machines, scales, tape machines and date code machines.• Responsible for identifying and loading correct film for each product based on production schedule• Performs all tasks required to ensure cleaning standards are met.• Coordinates with other crews and departments to ensure efficient operation of the production process. Reports all quality and maintenance issues to affected departments and management.• Provides support to Shift Manager by coordinating Packaging Room activities to ensure production schedule is met; machines are operating and staffed to standard; leads and supports all programs to promote food safety and reports production issues to management.• Responsible for performing monitoring procedures for Critical Control Point #2- potential allergen cross contamination in packaging room.• Coordinates activities of Packaging Room employees, as needed, to ensure efficient operation of the packaging process.• Maintains all required written documentation related to production and quality.• Attends and participates in all Company required training.• Responsible for attending and participating in assigned training sessions related to GMPs, SOPs, HACCP and SQF; applying and demonstrating obtained knowledge and following all procedures and policies related to food safety.• Responsible for keeping work area safe and clean.• Adheres to all safety guidelines for job performed• Performs related duties as assigned by supervision• Responsible for meeting all quality, sanitation and production standardsPHYSICAL DEMANDS• Occasionally required to lift and pull up to 50 pounds• Occasionally required to carry items up to 50 pounds• Required to work while standing for periods up to 2 hours• Regularly required to bend, reach, pull, stoop, kneel, climb and reach• Perform medium to medium duty work tasksQUALIFICATIONS • Must be able to proficiently operate and troubleshoot high speed packaging machines and other food processing equipment.• Ability to learn and apply leadership and training skills to successfully lead and train other employees• Ability to obtain certification and operate a forklift• Ability to use Excel, Word and Outlook proficiently• Ability to communicate, write legibly, and speak in English• Ability to perform each essential function satisfactory.PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT• Safety eyewear and hearing protection are required• All PPE related to GMPs are required.• Protective clothing, hair net and gloves are required.• Respirator and other PPE may be required based on tasks being performed.