Excavating/Loading Machine Operator jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Manzana Products Co., Inc. is a historic apple cannery nestled in Sebastopol’s Green Valley. For over 100 years, apple sauce, apple juice, and apple cider vinegar have been produced in this little corner of the world.

Manzana specializes in producing high-quality organic products made with Fresh USDA Organic Apples, not from concentrate. Our Organic Apples are harvested and processed right here in the USA.

Job Summary:

The Pouch Filler Operator sets up and operates the Mespack pouch making machine that converts laminated films into pouches that meet the customer quality specifications by performing the following duties. Accountable and ultimately responsible for the quality and quantity of pouches produced and all related documentation. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the daily pouch filler operator procedure forms; properly fill out and sign off on these forms daily.
• Learn the time frames given for each production order and utilize the time efficiently to assure that the job is done correctly and on time.
• Use personal protective equipment as required for each task performed.
• Maintain a record of utility tools used and return them cleaned and properly store the tools after job duties have been completed.
• Understands how to check the following materials:
  • Film inspection of vendor, traceable lot codes, manufacturing dates, etc.
  • Name of the supplier.
  • Confirmation of correct cap usage for each customer.
• Learn how to operate the machine to make pouches accordingly to specification:
  • Align the film.
  • Calibrating all photo-eyes.
  • Adjust perforators on film.
  • Adjust speed, depending on flavor.
  • Weight calibration.
  • Temperature adjustments.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.
• Be able to perform quality checks pertaining to pouches by performing a visual inspection:
  • Ensure all the round corners are met.
  • Ensure heat seals are sealing properly.
  • Film is not misaligned.
  • The cap is properly sealed.
• Performs minor maintenance on the machinery.
• Be able to follow Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Maintain designated area cleaned and organized.
• Responsible for establishing priorities and working independently without direct supervision.
• Follows all Manzana Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Follow safety rules, including those relating to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Overtime hours maybe required based on work demand. Employees must be flexible with these hours.
• Manzana Food Products charges all employees with the responsibility to fully participate in all company policy and program initiatives for Food Safety, Food Quality and Food Defense; each employee, no matter their position or job function serves a key role in contributing to safe, quality food.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.