Job Position: Bagger Operator
Location: Owasso OK 74055
Pay Rate: $15.75/hr (Includes Shift Differential)
Shift: 2nd Shift Monday Friday 3:00 PM 12:00 AM (Overtime as Needed)
Job Type: TemptoHire
Position Overview
We are seeking a Bagger Operator to join our production team in Owasso OK. This role is responsible for operating and adjusting bagging machinery ensuring that cooked products are properly sealed datestamped and meet all quality standards before being boxed. The ideal candidate will have experience in machine operation attention to detail and the ability to work in a fastpaced food processing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently operate calibrate and adjust bagging machines based on product specifications.
- Set up bagging machines at the start of each shift making necessary adjustments for different product sizes.
- Inspect unsealed bags to prevent contamination and ensure food safety compliance.
- Conduct regular seal integrity checks by firmly testing bag seals at least twice per hour.
- Verify that the correct film and materials are used according to company standards.
- Calibrate and clean scale buckets to ensure accurate weight measurements.
- Monitor and adjust bag weights using a touch screen monitor to maintain proper specifications.
- Ensure that Best By dates and product stamps are printed clearly and correctly.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on bagging machinery coordinating with the maintenance team as needed.
- Notify the supervisor or maintenance personnel immediately regarding any deviations or mechanical issues.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace while adhering to food safety and quality regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience operating bagging machinery or other industrial equipment in a food processing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety protocols packaging quality standards and machine operation.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure proper packaging and labeling.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced highly regulated environment while maintaining efficiency.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift 5080 lbs. unassisted.
- Ability to work in warm cold and refrigerated environments (temperatures as low as 40F to 45F).
- Effective communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency is helpful but not required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Must have full range of motion including bending twisting reaching pushing and pulling.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods on potentially slippery surfaces due to production materials.
- Work in cold storage environments (40F to 45F) with exposure to strong food odors (raw meat marinades).
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hair/beard nets smocks rubbersoled shoes hearing protection and hard hats.
- Due to high noise levels hearing protection is required in the work environment.
- Must have corrected vision to accurately inspect product packaging.
Job Order: #119928