Packaging Machine Operator - Food Processing

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Food processing plant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products
• Perform corrective machine adjustments
• Record production information
• Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions
• 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
• Operate machines that blend, flavour, condition, dry, flatten, strip or cut raw tobacco leaves

Experience and specialization

Type of operation

• Grinding
• Mixing
• Blending
• Freezing
• Cooling
• Packaging

Equipment and machinery experience

• Single function machine

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available