Packaging Machine Operator Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts
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Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4290990
Job Title:
Packaging Machine Operator Application Deadline:
07/31/2025
Job Location:
Salem
Date Posted:
06/16/2025
Hours Worked Per Week:
40
Shift:
Day Shift, Swing Shift, Night Shift, Rotating Shift, Split
Shift Duration of Job:
Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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Job Summary:
At YAMASA, it is our passion to craft authentic foods & ingredients of the highest quality. We approach this craft with a reverence for tradition & utmost integrity. Every detail matters ‘ the ingredients, process, people, place & products ‘ in our quest to bring uncompromising Japanese craftsmanship to everything we make since 1645. Made in USA since 1994.
Do you have experience in food processing and have a knack for operating machinery? Our Salem Headquarters is looking for 2 experienced Packaging Machine Operators for flexible shifts. Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours a day. We have 1 position open on Swing Shift 3:00 PM-11:30 PM and 1 on Graveyard 11:00 PM-7:30 AM.
Responsibilities:
Perform process area sanitation.
Prepare process area for operation start up. This includes but not limited to Products, Packaging Material, Equipment Adjustment, Palletizing.
Operate semi-automated Portion Pack Filling equipment & all other filling equipment to fill product containers.
Place filled containers for shipping cartons, Palletize & Stage them for transferring to warehouse.
Monitor filling equipment to ensure proper operation & adjust equipment as necessary for continuous operation.
Inspect filled containers & cartons to ensure compliance with company set standards, State & Federal regulations.
Initiate filling equipment adjustment & change over as needed.
Hold all matters related to the corporation in confidence.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to:
Knowledgeable, able, & willing to be Certified by Oregon State for Acidified Food Handler.
Complete Filler Operating Instruction Course provided by Yamasa & satisfies all necessary requirements.
Read & comprehend instructions, informational manuals, able to write & verbally communicate process reports to the supervisor & coworkers in English language.
Work in a food manufacturing sanitary work area without posing a threat to product sanitation & safety.
Tolerate exposure to cleaning agents commonly used in the food manufacturing process area.
Demonstrate adequate manual dexterity to perform assigned tasks.
Work flexible shift time.
Work without extensive supervision.
Perform mathematical calculations for addition, subtraction, multiply & divide fractions correctly.
Perform assigned duties in closed quarters or at heights.
Push & pull up to 75 pounds using heavy product handling equipment. Able to lift 60 – 80 pounds repetitively on the job.
Tolerate exposure to odors and products without adverse reaction.
Work in a standing position up to 12 hours per day.
Tolerate heat, cold, dust, high humidity, & other indoor environmental conditions as required.
Move freely as required to perform normally assigned duties.
Work & communicate effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment.
Tolerate exposure to fast pace, repetitive tasks.
Willing to utilize personal protective equipment provided for worker safety, including but not limited to hair net, beard net, ear & hearing protection equipment, safety glasses, & rubber gloves.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years’ related experience required.
•Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen•
Job Classification:
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
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Salary:
$18.00 per Hour Job Requirements
Experience Required:
At least 2 years
Education Required:
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Age:
N/A Gender:
N/A
Employer Will Perform:
Background Check , Drug Test
