Alphia · 12 hours ago
Packaging Tech (Kibble Day shift)
Ogden, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAlphia is a company focused on packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Packaging Technician for their Kibble Day shift. The role involves packaging products, maintaining quality standards, operating packaging equipment, and performing QA duties to ensure food safety and quality.
AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Package products in bags, boxes, or bulk containers; label and stack on pallets
Maintain product and packaging quality through visually inspecting finished product
Ensure product, bags, wraps, seals, boxes, and pallets meet quality standards
Participates in full facility equipment clean-up between runs, as directed
Set up, operate, and perform basic trouble shooting of packaging equipment, to include but no limited to: Production lines, Palletizers, forklifts, stretch wrappers, scales, metal detectors, belts, control panels, labelers, coders, case erectors, trash compactors
Perform QA duties as necessary, to include but not limited to:
Enter data collected from routine checks into IQS software
Assist with product changeover, cleaning, and sanitation; perform inspections required before product start-up
Collect finished product samples for product release testing
Perform verification checks of metal detectors and magnets in area of responsibility as specified in Quality Checkpoints
Participate in the 1st article of inspection to ensure food safety and quality
Must complete required paperwork accurately and completely, including simple production reports
Proficiency in Alphia Business Systems (i.e., JDE, IQS, etc.) as it applies to the position
Anticipate technical problems and (when appropriate) proactively troubleshoot and make technical adjustments and/or notify Maintenance
Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
Work with Maintenance and Supervisor to identify potential line improvements
Responsible for technical training/coaching and cross training other plant personnel and new hires
Acknowledge and adhere to the requirement to work only in job-specific designated area
Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance
Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and leaving a clean and organized work area for the following shift
Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s), as well as following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and/or GED required
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and percentages
Basic computer skills
Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in written form, and via radio
Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner
Ability to obtain Alphia forklift certification
Ability to multi-task
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Company
Alphia
Alphia is a food production company that unites two of America’s favorite manufacturers of pet food and treats.
Founded in 1985
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-08-24Acquired
Leadership Team
John Bear
Chief Operating Officer
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