Blending- Packaging

This is a 2nd shift position and pays $31.02 per hour with a $0.75 per hour shift differential.

About the Company

Through the continuing ingenuity, dedication, and superior service of our employees, Potters has grown into a $400 million global business. With approximately 900 employees contributing to our success every day in 30 production facilities located in 14 countries around the world.

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Competitive 401K
• Paid time off

About the Role

The Sifter/Blending/Packaging Tech performs tasks that ensure the packaging requirements of the finished product line are met in accordance with the plant production schedule and other established operating parameters/performance measures. Also performs additional duty assignments as required or tasked.

Responsibilities

• Review order sheet on products needed to be packaged for the day, filling 50 lb bags, bulk sacks, and pails in the proper packaging for the orders
• Communicate with QC lab if material is inspected for product to be packaged
• Operate bagging scale
• Operate Robot and palletizer
• Forklift and sweeper operation
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning
• Set packaging printer and Robot
• Shrink-wrap pallets and ensure outside labels are attached on the right product
• If material is out of spec from sifters, shut down rotexs and change screens
• Communicate and partner with maintenance on resolving issues
• Replace leaking hoses and boots on rotexs
• If chemical is required for some products, set up the coating on the coating screw system

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum of one year industrial or manufacturing environmental experience
• Minimum of one year operational experience with production machinery/equipment
• Minimum of one year forklift operation required; forklift certification preferred
• Able to work and contribute in a team environment
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
• Some computer skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Fork truck certification
• LOTO requirement procedures and equipment knowledge
• Completes HSE training requirements for the job timely
• Assist and monitor the training of employees to well-written and controlled procedures

Additional Information

• Manufacturing plant environment

Pay

$31.02 per hour with a $0.75 per hour shift differential

Schedule

2nd shift