Bagger

About the role

The Bagger is responsible for properly packaging, sealing and stacking product according to customer specifications and adhering to safety, quality and production policies and requirements. The Bagger understands the procedures and duties to be completed during a full CIP on both Drying systems. This position has a basic knowledge of the mixing process, assisting and taking direction from Mixers during certain production runs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Bag product in 50-pound bags or 40-pound boxes; pushing/pulling product weighing up to 170 pounds.
• Load bags or boxes to the dryer.
• Take samples of powder.
• Weigh the product and adjust the product levels to match the exact weight.
• Move pallets in and out of rooms using a pallet lift jack.
• Use metal detector to scan product.
• Number the packages with marker.
• Perform job tasks in adherence to all Agropur Standard Operating Procedures.
• Complete work timely, efficiently and with optimal quality standards.
• Conduct work in a safe manner and abide by all Agropur safety policies.
• Maintain a clean work environment to meet Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Keep all areas of work clean and organized including bagging rooms and mixing areas.
• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of cleaning requirements throughout the plant and adhere to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of duties and responsibilities during a full system CIP on both drying systems.
• Dump bags/totes of dry material and paste into the blending process. Packages vary in size.
• Follow direction from Mixing Operator.
• Assist in pre-staging material for blending.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent preferred.

Pay

• Starting rate $21.94/hour
• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00

Schedule

• Schedule 2-2-3 - 7:00am - 7:00pm
• Double time pay on Sunday

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance