J&J Snack Foods

Manufactures nutritional snacks and frozen beverages

Packing Machine Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMoscow Mills, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Skilled knowledge of packaging machines.
Math and reading skills.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve problems mechanically.
Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Maintain annual training in Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Defense, personal protective equipment, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration-regulated programs.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate machines in the Packing Department, monitor operation during production, make adjustments, and report complications to the Lead or Shift Supervisor.
Monitor machine operation to maintain daily production flow in accordance with the Shift Supervisor’s direction, controlling and improving production yield and facility efficiency against standard, safety, leadership, cleanliness, food safety and quality, adherence to standard operating procedures, employee ownership and understanding of product and process, team building, and employee welfare.
Take independent action, complete daily paperwork, and provide corrective-action recommendations to the Shift Leader regarding safety, quality, cleanliness, yield, and efficiency.
Keep the machine and work area clean and free of straps, plastic, and boxes throughout the shift and before the next shift arrives.
Communicate with the area Lead to maintain smooth production flow and line startups.
Report broken or inoperable equipment and abnormal noises to the Shift Supervisor.
Set up tape machines, box code daters, load weight machines, and metal detectors with the correct information.
Set up belts, case sealers, and package codes, and maintain inventory of numbers and supplies needed for coders.
Adjust tray rails for the trays being used throughout the day.
Maintain accurate case counts for changeovers and set up packaging for changeovers.
Check packaging areas throughout the day for proper film, weight settings, casing, and skid loading.
Help set up the next shift.
Continuously check package date codes and seals.
Adhere to environmental, health, and safety requirements and procedures.
Be responsible for food safety and quality.
Perform other tasks as assigned.

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

Scope:

· Skilled knowledge of package machines. Responsible for key setup and operation of machines in the Packing Department. Monitor machine operation during production processes for adjustments. Report complications of machinery directly to the Lead or Shift Supervisor. Key member for inventory.

Key Responsibilities:

· Monitor machine operation to ensure flow of daily production in keeping consistent with the Shift Supervisor’s direction that control and improve:

· Production yield and efficiency of facility against standard

· Safety

· Leadership

· Cleanliness

· Food safety and quality

· Adherence to SOP’s

· Employee ownership and understanding of product and process and overall teambuilding

· Employee welfare

· Continuously take independent action, perform the daily paperwork, and provide corrective action recommendations to the Shift Leader in the areas of:

· Safety

· Quality

· Cleanliness

· Yield & efficiency

· Keep machine and area clean and free of straps, plastic, and boxes throughout the shift and before the next shift arrives

· Communicate with area Lead to keep production flowing smoothly and startup of lines

· Report broken or inoperable equipment or any abnormal noises to the Shift Supervisor

· Set up tape machines, box code daters, load weight machine and metal detectors with correct information

· Set up belts, case sealers, package codes, and keep inventory on all numbers and supplies needed for coders

· Adjust tray rails for trays being used throughout the day

· Maintain accurate case count for changeovers and set up packaging for changeovers

· Check on all areas of packaging for proper film, weight settings, casing, and skid loading throughout the day

· Help with set up of next shift

· Continuous checks on proper code dates and sealing of all packages

· Other tasks as assigned

· Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures

· Responsible for food safety and quality

· Maintain annual training in Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Defense, PPE, and OSHA regulated programs

Position Requirements:

· Math and reading skills

· Able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve problems mechanically

· Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time

· Regular and reliable attendance

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.

About the Company

J&J Snack Foods

Manufactures nutritional snacks and frozen beverages

J&J Snack Foods Corp. makes and distributes nutritional snack foods and frozen beverages across the United States. Its products reach a wide range of customers, including food service providers, retail supermarkets, convenience stores, quick-service restaurants, malls, hotels, college campuses, and fast-casual dining locations. The company uses a dual business model that combines selling its own branded snacks with contract manufacturing to meet specific customer needs, whether sweet or savory. Revenue comes from both branded product sales and custom-manufactured goods, with more than $1 billion in annual sales and a long track record of growth. The company employs over 4,200 people. Its goal is to expand its portfolio of well-known brands and maintain a strong, diversified presence in multiple consumer markets by delivering tailored snack solutions through direct sales and contract manufacturing.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Mt Laurel Township, NJ
Founded: 1971

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