Method of and apparatus for putting a product into a flexible repeatedly closeable container

An invention for forming, filling, and sealing a flexible recloseable container (20). Both vertical and horizontal methods for placing product within the container (20) are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention includes guiding a web of film (102) which has interlocking fastener strips (32, 34) sealed to the web (102). A slider (48) for locking and unlocking the fastener strips (32, 34) is placed in the correct orientation, spread apart at a pair of inner feet (54, 56), and inserted over the fastener strips (32, 34). The slider (48) is positioned to close a substantial portion of the strips, and then an end stop (36), docking station (39), and corner seal (40, 42) are formed against a sealing plate. The slider (48) is then repositioned, and a tamper evident seal (43) may be placed over the fastener strips.