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Position Summary The Label Operator runs, attends and operates label department equipment which includes labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders, and other related packaging. Ensures safety and efficiency of packaging in relation to material usage documentation, product waste, sealing, coding and weight control. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Driving Company Performance
- Order Label material (label, ink, solvent) from our warehouse as needed.
- Visually inspect boxes, cartons, and other label materials for printing defects.
- Ensure proper sizing of product containers.
- Load labels onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages.
- Load empty bottles in bags on machines to keep up with production needs.
- Observe operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met.
- Perform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as needed.
- Communicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance or other operators verbally and/or in writing.
- Inspect Labels and coding to verify conformance to specifications and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
- Ensure the proper labels are used for each product being produced.
- Will have working knowledge and experience with labelers operations, watching for jams and effectively threading to prevent cost downtime due to handler error.
- Ensure the machine is supplied with the correct label needed to run and complete logbooks as required.
- Prepare equipment for the next run to include size changes as needed.
- Responsible for making label inventory in the label room.
- Train other employees in label operations.
- Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
- Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
- Adhere to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements.
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out timely in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
- Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
- Follow all required work safe practices, including lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
- Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
- Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Employee Development
- Safety Training
- Quality Assurance Training
Qualifications
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Required |
Preferred |
Work Experience |
Preferred one to two years' related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment |
Experience in food and beverage industry |
Education |
High School diploma or Equivalent |
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Technical Knowledge |
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to write legibly to complete paperwork
- Basic Math skills
- Follow and comply with all safety standards
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Mechanical Incline |
Additional Skills/Notes |
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Dependability
- Detailed oriented
- Able to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
- Adherence to safety requirements and wearing required PPE
- Able to work in a team environment
- Able to multi-task and be organized
- Pass all pre-employment screens, including drug, background and criminal checks
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Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions: This position operates in a fast-paced warehouse environment and is exposed to a wet and cold environment (temperatures are maintained at 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Employees may be exposed to allergens. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Employees are required to wear required PPE that is in compliance with OSHA regulations. Employees may experience swings in work-related demands of this position. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, and bend throughout the entire shift. Employees must occasionally be able to lift up to 50 pounds including over shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hours Shift Overtime, weekends and holidays as required Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship. Employee Signature: I have reviewed and understand the contents of this job description. EEO Statement: The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
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Mcarthur Next
Nov 06, 2026