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Packaging Machine Operator - Frankfort, IN
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Job Description Quick Look
Pay: $32.17 per hour
Location: Frankfort, IN
Work Days: Tuesday - Saturday
Start Time: 11:00 PM
End Time: 7:30 AM
What You’ll Do
Set-up and operate multiple packaging machines to ensure accurate code dates, weights, and that products are put into appropriate bags Check that products are dated and sealed with minimum amount of waste Maintain a clean and safe work area for all product Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines (e.g., cleaning or switching out knives and blades, pull-belts, tape machines, or rollers) Wear protective gear when using chemicals to clean and sanitize lines during changeovers from one product to another Inspect conveyors and scales prior to line start-ups and changeovers Troubleshoot commonplace problems and make operational adjustments
What to Expect
On-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom training High Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shift Health & Lifestyle Benefits: As a full‑time team member, you’ll be supported with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long‑term career at PepsiCo.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications
You are at least 18 years of age or older You will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift You are mechanically inclined and can think that way. Having at least 1 year of machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment would be a good indicator to our hiring team. It's a physical job: you are able to lift 50 lbs from floor to waist (e.g. a twin-size mattress) with or without a reasonable accommodation You have basic math skills and can read and write in English You are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation You are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation You are able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation You are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant Run packaging lines and perform quality checks to ensure beloved brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos are properly dated, sealed, and packed for communities to enjoy.