Packaging Machine Operator

Frito-Lay•Dayville, CT

22h

About The Position

Packaging Machine Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Packaging Machine Operators are responsible for setting up and operating assigned packaging machines and statistical scales to pack the optimum number of quality packages of product. Although you will start out working for FritoLay, we are investing in helping you grow with us. This job can open the door to career opportunities with us or our parent company, PepsiCo. In this role, here are some of the frequent tasks you will be doing after receiving training: Set-up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure accurate code dates, weights, and that products are put into appropriate bags Check that products are dated and sealed with minimum amount of waste Maintain a clean and safe work area for all product Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines (e.g., cleaning or switching out knives and blades, pull-belts, tape machines, or rollers) Wear protective gear when using chemicals to clean and sanitize lines during changeovers from one product to another Inspect conveyors and scales prior to line start-ups and changeovers Troubleshoot commonplace problems and make operational adjustments

Requirements

You are at least 18 years of age or older
You will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift
You are mechanically inclined and can think that way.
Having at least 1 year of machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment would be a good indicator to our hiring team.
It's a physical job: you are able to lift 50 lbs from floor to waist (e.g. a twin-size mattress) with or without a reasonable accommodation
You have basic math skills and can read and write in English
You are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
You are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
You are able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
You are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant

Responsibilities

Set-up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure accurate code dates, weights, and that products are put into appropriate bags
Check that products are dated and sealed with minimum amount of waste
Maintain a clean and safe work area for all product
Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines (e.g., cleaning or switching out knives and blades, pull-belts, tape machines, or rollers)
Wear protective gear when using chemicals to clean and sanitize lines during changeovers from one product to another
Inspect conveyors and scales prior to line start-ups and changeovers
Troubleshoot commonplace problems and make operational adjustments