Reports To: Production Manager

Location: ByHeart Manufacturing Facility in Reading, PA

Start Date: ASAP

The Packing Operator operates packaging equipment to package finished product from manufacturing operations.

• Sample product following Quality Systems Procedures
• Fill bags using bagging equipment
• Properly close and seal bag using heat sealer and place on pallet in bagging location
• Properly operate weight scales at all bagging locations
• Properly stack and tag bags and sacks at all bagging locations
• Properly sample bags and sacks at all bagging locations
• Follow proper sanitation procedures as described in the associated SOP
• Maintain all associated work areas in a clean, neat manner during the entire shift
• Safely handle chemicals and effectively clean all designated plant areas
• Remove plant generated waste to the trash compactor and safely operate the compactor
• Attend all company mandated training sessions - these include Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, etc.
• Can perform minor maintenance on associated equipment

Competencies and Skill Requirements

• Must be self-disciplined, a team player, and be able to handle emergency situations common to the operation
• Must follow all written and oral instructions and takes direction from Production Supervisor/Manager

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food manufacturing or infant formula manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lb./25 kg bags or drums during the batching and bagging process.
• Need ability to stand, crouch and climb to perform adjustments to equipment, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor

Regulatory Requirements

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, follow CGMP's, and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements
• Will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local standards for the manufacture of infant formula and other non-infant nutritional foods.