Job Title: Pouch Machine Operator / Lead

 

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Description of Duties

• Set up and operate Pouch machine and support equipment to form pouches of printed/laminated/unsupported flexible plastic film, paper, and nonabsorbent stock for use in making products for, but not limited to, food packaging.

• Setup and operate trim winding units.

• Reads entire job ticket for information required for the set up and running of production order.

• Retrieve all necessary components such as bag and gusset formers, side seals and zipper crush die sets, zipper application dies and zipper spools, case labels, etc.

• Must possess the ability to read and understand the job specifications to properly ensure the finished product meets all customer expectation.

• Identify defects found in production and communicate those to the packer to make sure those pouches affected are excluded from packing.

• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments as necessary during production ASAP to minimalize waste of raw materials and time.

• Ensure the machine is operating in a safe condition with all safety equipment operational.

• Ensure that finished product is properly labeled and documented to provide traceability.

• Ensure that finished product is properly packed according to specification.

• Ensure a clean and safe work area.

• Optimize safety (food and workplace), quality, yield, and productivity

• Complete production paper work.

• Train new associates.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Be available to cover absences within the department as requested by management.

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SQF / Food Safety Responsibilities

• Assure compliance with all SQF Procedure requirements

• Assure compliance with all GMP requirements

• Assure compliance with all 5S procedures and requirements.

• Assure all products are manufactured in a safe, quality manner

• Assure compliance with all customer specifications

• Promote and enforce compliance with all employees

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