Cameron ’ s Coffee Company, is seeking a full time, hourly, Packaging Operator for manufacturing. Cameron’s is a roasting facility that receives, roasts, packages, and ships premium coffee. This person will be part of a new phase of increased production needs on multiple shifts. This person will directly assist the operations with ongoing projects, validations and qualification as well as lend support to the manufacturing department on training of manufacturing procedures. In addition to being an individual contributor, this person will also be asked to act in a leadership capacity by giving guidance and direction. This person will be expected to interact and coordinate activities per Cameron’s Quality Systems and adhere to SQF, FDA, MDA, GMP and ISO regulations. This job contributes to Cameron’s Coffee success by operating product packaging equipment in a roasting plant and is expected to act in accordance with the company’s guiding principles.
Cameron’s Coffee is a premium coffee roaster that is headquartered and based in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
· Informs appropriate manufacturing employees and supervisor of machine performance irregularities to minimize the impact of production downtime.
· Minimizes production scrap, including materials and coffee product.
· Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment. Operates packaging equipment with safety guards and switches in place, and follows all safety procedures and regulations.
· Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
· Works closely with lead packaging trainer on operations.
· Monitors and documents package quality using analytical tools.
· Operates all product packaging equipment in a roasting plant. Ensures that package appearance, labeling, seals, case and pallet configurations comply with product specifications and quality standards.
· Participates in process improvement activities. Maintains scheduled throughput to meet team goals for reliability and budget standards. Trains other machine operators and production employees as needed.
· Troubleshoot and participate in equipment repair and maintenance activities.
· Revise and redline existing documentation and complete document change request forms.
· Willingness to champion other activities as requested by operations, engineers and Cameron’s leaders.
· Employees are responsible for maintaining an awareness of workplace safety and maintaining an awareness of training or education that will assist them in improving needed areas of their present job performance
· Giving and providing leadership guidance to downstream packaging personnel.
· Other duties as assigned
Summary of Experience
· Operating manual and automated packaging equipment (2 years)
· Performing quality tests using analytical tools (1 year)
· Regulated food manufacturing environment (1 year)
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Coffee Industry experience is a plus
· Basic math skills
· Ability to follow verbal direction
· Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards
· Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Internet environments
· Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot minor machine failures and make minor adjustments
· Familiarity with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards
· Ability to perform quality tests using analytical tools
· Ability to gather, record and report on operational and quality metrics, through manual or automated systems
· Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies and guidelines
· Ability to work in a team environment
· Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time
· Must be able to lift 25 pounds
· Must be open to working alternative shifts as the business needs change with growth of the company
Compensation /Benefits:
· Full time hourly. $12-$20 / hr depending on experience and qualifications.
· Great benefits package includes; Health, Dental and Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and 401K match.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to