Packaging Machine Operator

About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti dressings and dips, New York Bakery garlic breads, and Sister Schubert's dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden dressings, Chick-fil-A sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings sauces, Arby's sauces, Subway sauces, and Texas Roadhouse steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.

Overview

A Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining packaging equipment to ensure efficient production of dinner rolls and Parker House pans. Duties include performing machine setup and changeovers, adjusting machine settings, changing product recipes, and ensuring packaging equipment runs according to production specifications and quality standards. The operator troubleshoots equipment issues, performs minor mechanical adjustments, and works closely with the packaging team to minimize downtime and maintain production flow. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a clean and safe work environment, completing required documentation, and following all food safety and company procedures under the direction of the Supervisor and Floor Lead.

Responsibilities

• Review all pertinent SOP's and is a QI (Qualified Individual) for the position
• Sets up the machine before the shift begins.
• Changes packaging materials as needed; ensures packaging materials are correct and positioned correctly in the machine.
• Communicates all necessary information to the oncoming shift machine operators.
• Monitors and adjusts weight control of packaged units.
• Records all lot information as required.
• Maintains standard production quantities/rates for each product.
• Ensures codes are accurate and in the correct format.
• Maintains company standards for cleanliness, food safety, and productivity in the packaging area.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as film, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions; makes minor adjustments/repairs; communicates mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.
• Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA, and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer, and government standards.
• Strives to be a safety solutions leader by maintaining the 200% for safety mindset. Participates in engagement activities, completes required safety training, and aids in identifying hazards utilizing BBS and Safety Monitor programs.
• Participates in activities related to Marzetti Operational Excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Previous mechanical experience is preferred.
• Understanding food safety standards and sanitation practices.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, reach, lift and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to move 75 pounds a distance of 25 feet or more.  Must be able to stand for a 10-hour shift (sometimes longer) with two paid 15 minute breaks and one unpaid 30 minute meal period. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee is regularly exposed to cold, fumes, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the plant is loud.  Earplugs, hairnets, and steel toed shoes are required in the plant in accordance with company GMP and safety standards

Cultivate Your Career

Lancaster Colony Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary T. Marzetti Company are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our goal to provide opportunities that nourish the growth of each individual team member.