Packaging Operator

Bend, OR

PrideStaff, a firm specializing in recruiting for Central Oregon businesses, is seeking multiple  Packaging Operators  to join a local beverage manufacturing / brewing company in Bend. Starting wage is $20 / hr. This is a full-time position at 40 hours a week, Monday- Friday. There are contract (short-term) and long term opportunities available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Works in compliance with Food Safety Management System and Good Manufacturing Practice's

Working in all positions of the bottling, canning, and kegging lines

Intensive cleaning done daily, working with chemicals requiring PPE

Work safely in accordance to SOP’s, and company guidelines in the manufacturing area

Perform packaging operations according to current SOPs

Perform repackaging operations on any designated product.

Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all equipment, tanks and work areas.

Part of the continued progress of SOP development

Ability to work outside of scheduled shifts to meet packaging daily goals and defined outcomes

Accountability to meeting or exceeding company standards in quality, including but not limited to accurate labeling, product handling, and packaging procedures.

Maintain accurate recordings of logs, batch tickets, and tracking.

Monitor the production line, watching for problems and QC issues.

Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.

Maintain stocks, moving finished product and prepping for incoming product to ensure continuous and efficient daily production.

Follow work instruction, standards and SOP’s for equipment set up, changeover and tear down.

Identify and resolve issues during setup and changeover

Examines bottles to ascertain that labels, caps and stamps have been correctly applied according to SOP.

Responsible to make sure all necessary steps are taken to avoid any accident during packaging operation.

Responsible to make sure that all packaging line activities are in compliance with GMP.

Responsible to inspect the packages periodically to make sure that the packages meet all quality standards.

Responsible to make sure correct material and product is used for packaging.

Must operate the machine following all safety procedures.

Assist in all other duties assigned by supervisor and / or management.

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and react well under pressure.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to) : $20.00