Job Details
**Description**
**Bagger Operator**
* Performs the daily activities associated with the safe operation of the scale/bagger equipment required to be used for production of finished product on the shift.
* Responsible for the loading and unloading of the proper film rolls, set-up and safe operation of scale/bagger machines and maintaining packaged product quality coming off the line.
* Acts as point person for packaging line workers by ensuring team work, activity coordination and productivity on the shift.
* Must be safety orientated along with working in a fast-paced environment.
* Must be able to work posted schedule.
* Must be able to lift up to 50lbs properly.
* Demonstrate comprehension of GMP requirements related to food safety, proper handling of raw and finished product, and cross contamination training.
* Some basic math skills required.
* May work in some temperature controlled areas.
* Able to wear safety-toed shoes.
* Able to take direction from supervisor.
* Responsible for any other duties as assigned
This full time position comes with full time benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation and holiday pay.
Hours: MONDAY - THURSDAY, plus FRIDAY's for overtime during our busy season.
**TEAMWORK AT LAKESIDE (TAL):**
Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole. Fully participate in TAL by "living" Lakeside's Standards of Conduct and being an active member of operational and project teams. By action and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**
Standing must be able to stand entire shift
Walking - Walks periodically to get parts and materials
Sitting Limited sitting required
Lifting Able to regularly lift up to 25 pounds; lift up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis during a repair
Carrying Must be able to carry up to 75 lbs. for 100 ft.
Pulling Able to pull items of 200 lbs. occasionally
Climbing Must occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in adverse conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be excessive during certain maintenance activities.
The noise level is high when the plant is in vegetable crop production.
**SAFETY:**
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Report all injuries within 24 hours.
Report all unsafe conditions and unsafe acts to the supervisor immediately.
Take an active roll in the daily safety and participate in the plant safety committee.
Data to be tracked by supervisors and submitted to management.
Set positive example by wearing PPE and following all safety policies.
Complete the incident analysis form including the cause and possible preventions within 24 hours.
Enforce all safety policies and inform management of all employee safety discrepancies.
Safety training of all new seasonal and full time employees
Data to tracked by HR department and submitted to upper management
*We welcome all people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.* *M/F/D/V*