Packaging Technicians

Job Overview

• Monitoring bulk packaging equipment to ensure proper filling and weights are being maintained for tote boxes and super sacks. 
• Filling poly bags or paper bags to appropriate weights, ensuring a proper seal is achieved, and stacking onto a pallet. 
• Working on pillow packaging line by transferring cereal bags from conveyor belt into the corresponding case used for packaging, making sure the proper number of bags are in the case. 
• Make sure that no rejected or lightweight cereal bags are packed. Inspect that the correct code date is being used on the bag is correct and all bags have a good seal. 
• Ensure that every cereal bag is properly patted down and properly placed in its case. Filling boxes into case erector when running low. 
• Must be able to write the qty down on production paperwork and place the label on the finished pallet. 
• Be able to add tape to tape machine. 
• Bring in pallets and inspect them to ensure quality is what we want. 
• Keep all work areas neat and organized and sweep areas to keep them clean. 
• Performs other duties assigned by Operator or lead personnel. 

• Identify correct code dates, identify bad boxes and improperly seal cereal bags. 
• Use a pallet jack to move heavy pallets throughout the area. 
• Stand for the entire shift excluding breaks and lunch. 
• Communicate effectively with other co-workers. 
• Work weekend and overtime if necessary