Rapid Pak Operator position at Salm Partners in Denmark, WI, US. The role involves setting up and monitoring packaging line equipment, conducting in-process product quality checks, and completing sanitation activities. Must have strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Verify product specifications using Operational Parameters and standard work check sheets
- Ensure all material from previous production run is removed from the area prior to setting up the equipment
- Set up the Rapid Pak packaging machine line per product specifications
- Adjust pocket size, temperature, and vacuum settings, trim knives, code date, label placement, film, and film registration
- Verify code dates are correct and in the proper format prior to production run
- Secure start-up verification of setup and code date by the Facilitator or QA representative as required
- Complete Perfect Package checks to ensure good quality packages
- Monitor quality concerns during production and make adjustments to the equipment and components as needed
- Conduct time, temperature, and weight checks per the established standard procedure
- Take hourly HACCP temperatures and ensure they are within specifications
- Periodically check for leakers and low vacuum packages and make adjustments and corrections to the process
- Work with Case Pack to confirm any unacceptable packages they are receiving and make equipment adjustments as needed
- Communicate with all departments concerning production quality issues as appropriate and in a timely manner
- Work effectively and cooperatively with the Rapid Pak Line Workers
- Monitor rework product to ensure they do not remain on the production floor beyond the permissible time limit
- Assist Production Stagers with resolving MAS 500 system inventory discrepancies with packaging materials utilized in the production process
- Tear down the packaging machinery and components for sanitation at changeover, mid-week sanitation, and end of week
- Perform sanitation duties that include sweeping, mopping, and squeegeeing floors, wiping down equipment, foam cleaning and rinsing belts and conveyors, washing parts and walls, emptying and cleaning bins and barrels, removing and disposing of all waste, and mopping and cleaning the stuffing room, coolers, and/or the tower
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment
