PM Machine Operator - Wrapper/Bagger

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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SUMMARY:

Operates machines that perform candy wrapping, bagging and packaging functions. Set up guides, adjust for proper speed, and is responsible for product being weighed, fed in and packaged.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

• Assemble, adjust and operate an array of wrapping, bagging and packaging machines.

• Set up and check overall operation of equipment to ensure proper components per the BOM, wrapping accuracy, film size, loading and threading of machines, plow selection, probe location and recipe selection of packaged goods.

• Check and set up domino and proper day code, adjust UPC machine, belts, rails and location of stickers.

• Oversee set up of label printers, scales, shrink machines, heat tunnel, conveyors, tape machines, video jet and print bulk labels as needed for production.  

• Signal to determine switch of positions on line, following recommended rotation procedures.

• Perform machine and product changeovers.

• Troubleshoot minor stoppages and correct as necessary.

• Troubleshoot package quality, completely review issues and make necessary adjustments in a timely      manner.

• Assemble, adjust, and operate, as scheduled.

• Record production downtime and labor on production report and labor sheets.

• Order supplies and candy for future schedule.

• Inspect & sort candy following QA guidelines, weigh X-pack bags, Animal Feed and Compost.  

• Problem solve such as troubleshooting and machine diagnosis.

• Oversee 6S inspection of work area.

• Oversee team of up to 13 people, rotating responsibilities as needed.

• Record scrap, complete discard sheets, RTV forms, hold paperwork, required process control check sheets

• Responsible for schedule attainment, efficiency, safety and quality of the Thurlings team.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment.

• Communicate with co-workers and operator counterparts during shift change regarding equipment, changeover, product and personnel issues as well as efficiency and productivity issues.

• Fill in as needed on Wrapping, Bagging and Packaging processes.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP).

• Follow all GMP and Food Safety guidelines

• Comply with all safety policies, report safety violations, and attend safety meetings when requested.

• Train new employees as required.

• Grease & oil Machinery.

• Complete transfer slips.

• Occasionally pull and wrap pallets and place empty.  

• Set up for schedule change & next shift production.

• Ensure that employees at work station are packing to standard, and report problems or deviations to leader or supervisors.

• Maintain home department in a clean and orderly manner.

• Perform other related work duties as requested by leader / supervisor.

• Required to work until end of production shift daily.

• Assure completion of HACCP documentation.

• Report problems regarding food safety to supervisor or manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Ability to lead and manage a team of up to 13 people, including efficiency, quality, throughput and all required paperwork.

• Responsible for performance of Packing crew, reporting non-compliance to the shift Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MECHANICAL APPTITUDE

• Use of hand tools and fine finger movements

• Ability to make minor mechanical adjustments

• Basic computer skills and ability to manipulate a computerized key pad

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add and subtract three or more digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving many concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to work closely with maintenance mechanics and engineers to troubleshoot equipment problems and off solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, crouch, and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

OTHER

This position requires the ability to operate pallet hand jack.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.