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Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Purpose:The Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Bagger Technician is a highly skilled individual responsible for the advanced setup, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of VFFS packaging machinery and associated equipment. This role ensures optimal performance, minimizes downtime, and contributes to the overall efficiency and quality of the packaging line. The Technician acts as a primary technical resource for operators and actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
Position Responsibilities:Machine Setup & Optimization:Performs complex changeovers, including tooling and format changes, on various VFFS machines with minimal supervision.Optimizes machine settings (e.g., heat seal parameters, tension, timing, jaw pressure, pull belt settings) to achieve maximum efficiency, quality, and consistent bag integrity for diverse products and film types.Calibrates and adjusts integrated equipment such as multi-head weighers, auger fillers, checkweighers, metal detectors, and coding systems to ensure synchronized operation.Troubleshooting & Repair:Diagnoses and resolves complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on VFFS machines and auxiliary equipment.Utilizes schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals to identify root causes of malfunctions.Repairs or replaces worn or faulty components, including motors, sensors, PLCs, drives, and other precision parts.Performs welding, fabrication, or machining as needed for repairs or custom adjustments (if applicable skills are possessed).Preventative Maintenance (PM):Develops and executes comprehensive preventative maintenance schedules for VFFS equipment to proactively identify and address potential issues.Conducts routine inspections, lubrication, and cleaning of machine components.Recommends and implements machine upgrades or modifications to improve reliability and performance.Quality Assurance:Conducts in-depth quality inspections on finished bags, analyzing seal strength, integrity, and overall bag aesthetics.Works collaboratively with Quality Control to address and resolve recurring quality deviations related to packaging.Documentation & Training:Maintains accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and part replacements.Creates and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for VFFS operation and maintenance.Trains and mentors VFFS Operators on proper machine operation, basic troubleshooting, and preventative measures.Safety & Compliance:Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, including strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.Ensures all machine guarding and safety devices are in proper working order.Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other relevant industry regulations.Continuous Improvement:Participates in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance machine efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production processes.Identifies opportunities for process improvements and presents solutions to management.Other duties as assigned by the Plant Operations Manager or Plant Manager