Packaging Operator II $18+ / hr DOE (3rd shift-graveyard)

Brand : 8th Ave Food & Provisions

Categories : Operations Production

Locations : Eugene, Oregon

Position Type : Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible : No

Req ID : 26149

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL"), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

We don't screen for THC!

Wage : $18.00+ depending on experience

3rd Shift Differential : $1.50 / hr!

Position Summary :

Our 8 th Avenue Packaging Operator II roles support continuous manufacturing at our Eugene facility. In addition to Packaging Operator II duties and responsibilities, our Operator II roles are responsible for safely, effectively, and efficiently operating packaging equipment according to product and customer specifications. Employees in this role lead changeover procedures for assigned packaging lines and are accountable for ensuring timely and accurate changeovers occur. Employees in these roles also perform critical housekeeping and clean-up responsibilities to support overall quality and food safety program responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Operates packaging equipment according to product specifications and customer requirements, ensuring accuracy in weights and quality of packaging. Monitor and accurately troubleshoot / adjust machine settings as required

Efficiently and effectively lead changeover procedures for packaging lines. Use tools, standard operating procedures, and specifications to set up machines according to customer, food safety, quality, and product requirements

Use work order parameters to perform checks of product, packaging, and case printing. Reports any issues or concerns observed

Frequently inspect product for adherence to quality, food safety, and customer requirements

Safely and efficiently case pack and hand palletize pouches and cartons according to product specifications and customer needs, as needed

Accurately and efficiently complete paperwork and logs during production, changeovers, washdowns, and First Article events

Perform routine housekeeping responsibilities according to quality and food safety standards, including : cleaning floors, recycle materials, trash, end of shift clean ups

Responsible for following policies, standard operating procedures, customer specifications, and GMPs to maintain overall Food Safety and Quality program excellence

Other duties, as assigned

Education & Experience Required :

1+ year(s) machine operation experience

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

Must have previous experience operating basic computer programs (Excel, Outlook, Manufacturing Systems)

Previous experience with an ERP system (JDE)

Previous experience operating packaging machinery

Previous experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT)

Must be able to work in a team environment

Must be able to follow written methods, paying close attention to details

Must be able to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary to accomplish the job

Must be able to maintain legible & accurate records / paperwork as required

Physical Requirements : Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation :

Must be able to walk or stand for up to 8+ hours per shift

Must be able to reach above shoulders for 1+ hours per shift

Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shift

Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and feel for 4+ hours per shift

Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds

Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word

Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound

Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually

Wage : $18+ depending on experience

All offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background check. Attune Foods, LLC's pre-employment test does not include marijuana / THC.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)