**Description** **General Description:** **• To operate K-Pak Machines.** **• Be able to direct the workforce.** **• Insure product is packaged properly with no product or moisture leaking out.** **• Insure weight of product is accurate.** **• Make sure all maintenance on the K-Pak machine is completed so production can continue.** **• Prepare all pre-operational paperwork and insure HACCP forms are completed before start-up.** **• Put K-Pak machine together at the start of the shift.** **• Insure product is at right temperature for packaging.** **• Prepare downtime reports for the K-Pak machine.** **• Daily tasks are fairly structured.** **• Job performance is evaluated by the Ground Beef Supervisor on product and packaging integrity.** **• Attend and give input at monthly group meetings.** **• Perform clip checks and seal checks every 20-30 chubs.** **• Monitor every 5-10 chubs to insure proper weight of products.** **• Make sure that the correct numbers of boxes are produced to complete each out-going load.** **• And any other duties as reasonably associated with the above duties as assigned.** **Working Conditions:** **• Physical demands of this position may include lifting 80 lbs. rolls of packaging film to reload the K-Pak machine.** **• Potential hazards of this position include sharp machinery.** **• Work area is very cold and noisy.** **• Employee will typically work 45-50 hours per week M-F with Saturday work if necessary. Overtime pay will be issued for all hours over 40 per week.** **Requirements:** **• Mechanical background** **• General knowledge of entire ground beef department a plus, but not required.** **Education Requirements (if applicable)** **• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent.** ***EOE/Vet/Disabled***