Location: Marshall,NC, USA
Who We AreFedUp Foods, one of the nation's early producers of kombucha through the Buchi brand, and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, offers a diverse portfolio of organic private label functional beverages for top global retailers.Position SummaryThe Packaging Technician II plays a vital role in the successful production of our beverages. They are expected to operate with integrity and a high level of focus in all positions on the production line to ensure we are sending the highest quality products possible to our customers.This position will be responsible for learning the mechanics of their designated line equipment in order to reduce down time related to equipment issues and changeovers. The Packaging Tech II will also be the backup for the Line Lead position.An ideal applicant will be highly skilled, consistently punctual and enjoy working with a variety of skilled individuals who share similar values and goals.Schedule: four 10-hour shifts, 4:00pm-2:30am (4x10s)General Duties/ResponsibilitiesAdhere to all company safety policies and procedures.Conduct safety inspections of packaging equipment and work areas.Report any safety hazards or incidents to the Packaging Supervisor immediately.Participate in safety training sessions and contribute to a culture of safety awareness.Learn proper settings, and perform adjustments, PM's and troubleshooting for all equipment on your line and record all required data relating to theseComplete routine maintenance and minor repairs during down times as well as working with maintenance to complete major repairsAssist in the setup, operation, breakdown, and cleaning of the bottling line on packing daysChangeover parts and fine tune assigned machines during package size change oversEnsure that product being handled at your particular station meets standards of quality (caps fastened, liquid level appropriate, labels level, boxes secure)Adjust packaging equipment as needed to best meet quality standards for all product being handled (legible date stamps, caps torque, appropriate fill heights, aesthetically pleasing labels, and secure cases)Document all machine adjustments when made.Manage fill settings with the goal of consistent fill heights and cycle time efficiencyObserve and monitor filling operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications.Responsible for making sure product is meeting quality and safety standardsResponsible for completing post-glass break filler inspections and documenting in the Glass Break Log.Inspect equipment for sanitation and foreign material hazards and report findings.Sample, inspect, and test finished products and packaging for hazards, defects and deviations from specifications.Participate in deep cleaning and/or other special projects regarding your line on an as needed basisMust be dedicated to increase your knowledge base and improve effectiveness in your role by participating in all repair work and training sessions on your line with the Maintenance team, equipment reps and other industry professionalsMust be abl