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Idahoan Foods · 3 hours ago

Operator Helper Packaging (12 Hour Nights) $18.80/hr+$2 shift differential

Lewisville, ID

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.80/hr - $19.55/hr

Idahoan Foods is a company focused on food processing, and they are seeking an Operator Helper for their Packaging Department. The role involves assisting the Machine Operator in packaging operations, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe working environment.

AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Assist Packaging Machine Operator in setting up and adjusting packaging machines

Load WIP materials and packaging materials into machines

Monitor machine operation to detect and correct issues such as jams or malfunctions

Support with minor machine repairs or adjustments as directed

Pack packaged product into cases and/or stack cases onto pallets

Serve as backup to Machine Operator during breaks

Replenish packaging materials and supplies as needed

Use inventory management system to consume and move materials to maintain inventory accuracy and safe consumption of materials

Inspect packaged products to ensure they meet quality standards

Complete opening and rework of packages that do not meet this standard

Ensure that work areas are clean and organized to maintain a safe working environment

Assist Machine Operator to complete and document line changeovers

Follow established protocols to ensure safe disassembly, sanitation, and reassembly of equipment

Strictly adhere to all Safety and Food Safety/Quality policies and procedures within the packaging department

This involves reporting Safety and Food Safety/Quality incidents to the Supervisor and participating in RCAs

Actively identifying potential Safety and Food Safety/Quality risks and resolving or reporting those risks to the Supervisor

Complete all training assigned by the company before the target due date

Qualification

Forklift certificationSQF trainingLOTO trainingD365 softwareRedzone softwareEnglish proficiencySpanish proficiencyProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Recent and consistent job history in an environment comparable to manufacturing, including repetitive, physically demanding, and/or around machines or equipment

Ability to read, comprehend, and compose simple instructions, policies, procedures and correspondence in English or Spanish

Demonstrates self-confidence and maturity to make decisions and solve problems with minimal direction

Organized and able to accomplish and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

Possesses analytical, quantitative, communication, problem solving, and technical skills

Clearly communicate with the Machine Operator, leadership team, and co-workers in a professional manner

Demonstrates the ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time

Must be able to use stairs consistently throughout shift

Position requires repetitive motion – hand, arm and shoulder movement

Must be able to drive a powered industrial vehicle