Packaging Machine Op Level 1

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $24.19/hour
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.

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

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• General operation of Multivac at end of Microwave line.

• Ensures proper scaling and quality of finished packages.

• Loads films, both forming and nonforming.

• Programs Multivac and changes programs as needed.

• Records production to get film yields and keeps film inventory.

• Sets up and operates machine, making minor repairs and adjustments as needed.

• Monitors finished packages for leaks, gas mix, etc. and keeps seal area clear of product.

• Maintains quality and weights as required.

• Adjusts depth of tools for different size packages.

• Changes from gas flush to vacuum pack as needed.

• Covers water sensitive areas of the machine before clean up.

• Fills out production and down time reports.

• Changes gas cylinders as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Pen, safety knife, toolbox, clipboard and suction cup.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.

• Must be able to lift up to 80lbs.

• Vision requirement of at least 20/40 for near and far vision.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT:

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection and safety shoes

MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED:

• Proper lifting, Lock/Tag/Try Authorized and PPE