Packaging Machine Operator sets up and operates a packaging machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Fills, secures, and labels containers according to company and/or customer specifications. Being a Packaging Machine Operator verifies goods packaged against package invoices. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery. Additionally, Packaging Machine Operator adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. Documents inventory number and weight, and organizes packages. May make minor repairs to packaging equipment as needed. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Packaging Machine Operator works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position is based at our Portales Processing location in Portales, NM.
Purpose:
The Packaging Machine Operator of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. The Packaging Machine Operator provides a critical position in Hampton farms food quality and safety for producing our peanut product. Being a producer of peanuts and peanut products, the Packaging Machine Operator is aware of risks involved with regards to maintaining Hampton Farms quality standards, proper packaging, proper labeling, and all documentation is correct and accurate. The Packaging Machine Operator is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required. The Packaging Machine Operator must maintain a clean and sanitary environment and must be familiar with the activity on the production floor to react if a crisis arises.
Pay rate: $12.50 per hour
Essential Duties and Description: include the following though other duties may be assigned:
Skills and Competencies:
Measures for Success:
General Expected Behaviors
Problem Solving:
Safety:
Work Ethic:
Communication:
Additional Sanitation Responsibilities:
** If the Packaging Machine Operator is out, a trained responsible person shall be designated to run the Packaging Machines. Back-up operator will be designee, there are 3 employees per packaging line that are cross trained. **
Education and Experience:
Required:
Desired:
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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None Required. Forklift certifications, helpful or as needed.
Job Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with the essential functions of this job classification are as follows: Medium Work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of these for Light Duty. Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break).
Other demand levels for this job may include the following, infrequently:
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Described in terms of height, steepness, duration, and type of structure climbed.
Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing mobile dexterity duties. Described in terms of type or condition of surface and activities during which balance must be maintained. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Described in terms of duration. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Described in terms of duration. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Frequently – Activity exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift. Frequently – Activity exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Frequently – Activity exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Environment
Benefits
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer
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