Position Summary

The Packaging Standard Knapp Technician is responsible for training operators on change over & setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Standard Knapp packaging equipment in a production environment.

General Purpose:

This role ensures efficient, safe, and high-quality packaging operations that meet production targets and comply with company and regulatory standards.

Position Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

• Train Operator on Standard Knapp case packers, tray packers, bundlers, and related packaging line equipment.
• Train Operator on Perform equipment start-up, changeovers, and shutdowns per production schedule.
• Monitor packaging line performance, identify inefficiencies, make necessary adjustments and documentation of all adjustments.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on Standard Knapp machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues; perform all repairs.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for all repairs or upgrades.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure product packaging meets company and customer specifications (e.g., correct codes, proper seals, correct pack configurations).
• Perform line checks, document findings, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of production, downtime, and maintenance activities in EAM and Redzone.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in safety meetings and report any hazards or incidents promptly.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve line performance, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Preferred Relevant Skills and Experience

Education and Experience

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Technical certification or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or industrial technology preferred.

· 2+ years of experience operating and maintaining packaging equipment, preferably Standard Knapp machinery.

Technical Skills

· Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment.

· Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

· Basic knowledge of PLC operations (troubleshooting level).

· Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other industrial safety procedures.

Soft Skills

· Strong problem-solving abilities.

· Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

· Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

· Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed.

• Willingness to respond to emergencies and support after-hours or on-call maintenance rotations.
• Physical ability to work in various environmental conditions, including cold storage areas, confined spaces, and elevated platforms.

Positions reporting to this person

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

· Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Work Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually high. Able to work on high locations such as roofs is necessary.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their Manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.