Packaging Technician

Packaging Technician

Job Overview

Job Location: Bluffton, IN

Responsible for coordinating and/or performing activities related to packing room machine reliability, machine, and process improvements, SQF compliance, training needs, R&D, and PMO qualifications.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and/or performing activities related to packing room machine reliability, machine, and process improvements, SQF compliance, training needs, R&D, and PMO qualifications.

Schedule

2, 2, 3 schedule (C shift)

6:00pm to 6:00am

Accountabilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine skill set of all PMO’s and/or potential candidates and provide feedback and recommendations as well as needed training.
• Provide input on PMO bids.
• Review, maintain, update, and train employees based on PMO Tier Progression program.
• Implement corrective action plans to reduce waste by 10% each year until waste is under 3%. Provide quarterly reports to Plant Management
• Manage parts inventory to facilitate repairs and PMO PM’s. Work with ATS Site Manager, Planner/Scheduler, Engineering, and Parts Specialist
• Develop a systematic maintenance schedule for PMO’s based on manufacturer’s recommendation and tribal knowledge of equipment. Submit to ATS Planner/Scheduler for system inclusion. Track PMO PM Completions for SQF compliance
• Track and improve MTTF and MTBF for key areas determined with Plant Management. Target 10% improvement by machine and operator
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment including conveyors, scales, packing machines, etc. in conjunction with employees.
• Assess machine rates for current and new products and maintain/improve rates.
• Assist with R&D and sample requests as needed.
• Assist with CapEx design and implementations.
• Assist with equipment needs throughout facility as needed.
• Maintain/coordinate metal detector health and reliability.
• Provide input to Supervisors and PMO Training Specialist to hold all PMO’s accountable for their entire job performance.
• You will be empowered and held accountable for the above listed job responsibilities.
• All ancillary equipment (i.e., formers, etc.) will be your responsibility to maintain and inventory.
• Support all plant SQF and KPI goals includ