Packaging Operator - 3rd Shift (10p-6a)

Location: Clear Lake, Wisconsin

Industry: Leading co-pack manufacturer of aseptically packed cheese sauce, puddings, and beverages. With over 70 years of experience, AFP advanced food products llc is dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality products while prioritizing sustainability and community impact. As part of Savencia Fromage & Dairy, we share a commitment to a sustainable, ethical, and collaborative world, guided by the mission: "Leading the way to better food." Our initiatives focus on providing healthy, delicious, and responsible food options while fostering employee well-being and solidarity.

Why Work at AFP?

Join a dynamic team that values honesty, integrity, and creative problem-solving. At AFP, you're not just taking a job you're building a career. We offer comprehensive training, internal growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment designed to help you thrive.

Why we need you:

As a Packaging (Lead) Operator, you are the driving force behind our packaging operations, ensuring that all products are packaged according to our high standards of quality, while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety protocols.

A Day in the life:

• Oversee the packaging process, maintaining a keen eye on quality, GMP, and safety.
• Develop and manage daily staffing schedules to meet production demands.
• Generate and analyze shift reports to monitor output and equipment status.
• Communicate significant departmental issues to your supervisor and suggest solutions.
• Mentor and lead label operators and packaging workers, enhancing their performance.
• Detect and report any equipment malfunctions to the maintenance team.
• Collaborate with fellow operators to ensure seamless shift handovers.
• Uphold a positive work environment by utilizing strong interpersonal skills.
• Occasionally provide break relief for other roles within the department.
• Commitment to extended work hours when necessary to meet production goals.
• Comply with all company policies, regulatory standards, and safety requirements.
• Ensure adherence to quality systems and fulfillment of food safety and customer specifications.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Forklift License (provided by employer).

Competencies and preferred Skills:

• Technical knowledge of packaging operations.
• Detail-oriented with strong cognitive and analytical abilities.
• Leadership skills that align with AFP's values and promote a culture of integrity.
• Organizational skills to manage priorities and workflow efficiently.
• Customer-focused approach to deliver exceptional service quality.
• Clear and respectful communication.

Working Relationships:

You will be an integral part of the packaging team, working closely with other department members and leading a group of operators and workers. Your role involves cooperation with other departments and may include supervisory responsibilities over a team.

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8-12 hours per shift).
• Frequently bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and arms.
• Operate machinery and tools requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Tolerate exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and noise levels in a production environment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions:

• Exposure to hot or cold Climate frequently.
• Exposure to chemical frequently.
• Exposure to noise and vibration frequently.
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions frequently.

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.