Rapid Pak Operator

Rapid Pak Operator

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We are a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat link sausages and hot dogs. The company was founded in 2004 by four brothers, Chris, Joe, Mark, and Pete Salm. They partnered their individual talents together to create our organization, using the “partnership” concept as the cornerstone for our success. Since then, we have expanded and have two production plants with over 1,000 partners in Denmark, WI. In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage business, but the ready-to-eat sausage category as a whole. The combination of the country’s most trusted retail sausage brand (Johnsonville) with the industry leading manufacturer (Salm Partners) has created a world class organization. We are committed to growth as a company and to our partners Apply today and discover your opportunity to grow with us.

Shift Schedule

• 1st Shift 6 AM - 2 PM Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed
• 2nd Shift 2 PM - 10 PM Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed
• 3rd Shift 10 PM - 6 AM Sunday - Monday; Fridays as needed

Position Overview

Performs all Rapid Pak packaging line equipment set‑up and monitoring to ensure optimal machine performance to meet production needs, conducts in‑process product quality checks and equipment maintenance, and completes sanitation activities. Maintains compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify the product specifications using the Operational Parameters and standard work check sheets.
• Ensure all material from previous production run is removed from the area prior to setting up the equipment with labels and film for the next run.
• Set up the Rapid Pak packaging machine line per the product specifications in the Operational Parameters.
• Adjust the pocket size, temperature and vacuum settings, trim knives, code date, label placement, film and film registration.
• Verify the code dates are correct and in the proper format prior to production run.
• Secure start‑up verification of setup and code date by the Facilitator or QA representative as required.
• Complete Perfect Package checks to ensure good quality packages.
• Monitor quality concerns during production, making adjustments to the equipment and components as needed to ensure high quality packages throughout the production run.
• Conduct time, temperature and weight checks per the established standard procedure.
• Take hourly HACCP temperatures and ensure they are within specifications; enter the data into the HACCP Log.
• Periodically check for leakers and low vacuum packages, and make adjustments and corrections to the process to address deviations in a timely manner.
• Work with Case Pack to confirm any unacceptable packages they are receiving and make equipment adjustments as needed to correct the issue.
• Communicate with all departments concerning production quality issues as appropriate and in a timely manner.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with the Rapid Pak Line Workers.
• Monitor rework product to ensure they do not remain on the production floor beyond the permissible time limit.
• Assist Production Stagers with resolving MAS 500 system inventory discrepancies with packaging materials utilized in the production process and returned to inventory at the end of the production run.
• Tear down the packaging machinery and components for sanitation at changeover, mid‑week sanitation and end of week.
• Perform sanitation duties that include sweeping, mopping, and squeegeeing floors; wiping down equipment, foam cleaning and rinsing belts and conveyors; washing parts and walls; emptying and cleaning bins and barrels; removing and disposing of all waste; mopping and cleaning the stuffing room, coolers and/or the tower.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required.
• Exercise safety precautions when using chemicals; use the appropriate cleaning chemicals designated for the task.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures without fail.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.
• Provide backup assistance in all areas of the packaging line as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency and minimum of 6 months experience as a Backup Rapid Pak Operator is normally required. Certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology or related field is preferred. Previous experience operating packaging equipment is also strongly preferred.

Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, ski