Bagger Operator

Bagger operator positionDescription:Responsibilities:

• Ensure the code dater is set up each morning (1st shift) with the correct code date according to the product specifications and work order.
• Ensure it is printed correctly and is legible.
• Ensure the correct bags are pulled for the day according to Work Orders.
• Ensure all boxes of bags are always kept on a pallet.
• Ensure the correct bag is being used for the product being run according to Work Orders.
• Ensure correct count is being put into the bags.
• Ensure the stacker is set up correctly for the product being run:
• Correct plates
• Correct program
• Correct counts
• Guides are set up correctly.
• Ensure the bagging machine (if applicable) is set up correctly for the product being run:
• Arms are set to the correct position for the size being run.
• Bags are set in the machine correctly.
• Speeds & settings are adjusted accordingly.
• Ensure the sealer is set up correctly.
• Must be turned on and set at a temperature not too hot to melt the bag but hot enough to seal it.
• Belt speeds must be set correctly to ensure the bag goes through straight and gets a good seal
• The top belt must be down far enough to ensure it is pressing out as much air as possible from the bags.
• Ensure the palletizer has his/her tape machine set up correctly.
• Verify with the line operator what product is being produced; when changeovers will occur; when there are issues in packaging; etc.
• Ensure QA has the work orders for the day in a timely manner to print prior to production.
• Ensure line is ready for production to run at 6:00 am on a daily basis for first shift. For second shift, ensure the line does not shut down for shift changeover.
• Notify QA of any issues with the code dater outside of changing the date.
• Make minor equipment adjustments for changeovers.
• Guides
• Counter stacker plates; program
• Hang up & cover any unused equipment. No equipment is to touch the floor.
• Make any necessary changeovers in packaging supplies.
• Bags; clips; etc.
• Notify maintenance immediately of any mechanical failures.
• Ensure top quality products are being made as you package. Check for the following, but not limiting, quality deficiencies:
• Shape: tortilla must be round, not oval
• Tears: No wholes, or torn edges, pieces, etc. in the stacks
• Folds: No folded tortillas
• Scrap: No scraps of masa baked into the stack
• Ensure the Kwik-Lok machine is full of clips & functioning properly at the start of and throughout every day.
• Responsible for maintaining organization in the work area.
• Ensure product is not piled up on the floor; bags are not piled up; all packaging boxes are on pallets; product is not piled up on tables; etc.
• Responsible for cleaning up the area at the end of the shift; putting away any unused packaging in their correct location on the shelves (all shelves are labeled); product is swept up off the floor; there is no product left in equipment; etc.
• All stations are responsible for helping other team members clean the work area.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and GMPs, and enforce your line to do the same.
• Complete all assigned finished good paperwork daily & turn in with palletizing reports every day.
• Report any/all food safety and/or quality concerns to your supervisor, QA, or a member of management.

Skills:Production, Assembly line, Machine operation, computer operation, Data Entry

Top Skills Details:

Production, Assembly line ,Machine operation ,computer operation

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Mfg Experience Is Highly Preferred

Foods Experience would be great (via Schwans, etc)

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.