Packaging Machine Operator - Foods
Core
Operate high-speed packaging lines for snack foods (Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos), ensuring accurate dating, sealing, and packing while performing quality checks and basic maintenance.
Role type
Machine Operator (Food Manufacturing)
Builds
Packaged snack food products for consumer distribution
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Required skills
mechanical aptitude, basic math, ability to lift 50 lbs, ability to stand/walk for extended periods, ability to climb/bend/reach/stoop/kneel/stretch, ability to work at heights, troubleshooting skills, preventative maintenance skills
Preferred skills
1+ years of machine operator experience in high-speed manufacturing
Technologies
packaging machines, conveyors, scales
Responsibilities
Set-up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure accurate code dates, weights, and proper bagging; Check that products are dated and sealed with minimum waste; Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines (cleaning, switching knives/blades, pull-belts, tape machines, rollers); Inspect conveyors and scales prior to line start-ups and changeovers; Troubleshoot commonplace problems and make operational adjustments.