Manual Packaging Operator

Responsibilities

• Operates one or more of the following types of equipment: filler, baler, bag closure, stacker or palletizer, labeler, sewing machine, stretch and bale wrappers, shrink wrappers, conveyor, robotic bag placers, date coders, heat sealer, case and pale sealer, case erector & weigh scales.
• Performs multiple of manual tasks such as: stacking, labeling, weighing, reworking, wrapping, case erecting, de-nesting, lid in-placement, bag insertion, threading of tape machine, magazine loading, and bulk bag filling as necessary.
• Sets-up equipment, makes minor adjustments to equipment as necessary, performs daily inspections and keeps equipment clean and in good working order.
• Inspects supplies such as jugs, boxes, and pallets to insure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels.
• Samples packaged product to verify it meets specifications. Identifies non-conformance events and takes appropriate actions. Periodically weighs product to ensure eight specifications are met. Documents results.
• Inputs environmental, production, shipping, downtime, etc. information on computer and/or handwritten reports.

Requirements

• Practices safe work habits and uses proper safety equipment per job requirements.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
• Satisfactorily participates in all corporate and local policies in regards to safety; such as the Taft STOP program, reporting near misses and/or adhering to the principles of SHE Pillar.
• Obey all Company, State, and Federal safety policies, rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Pass the pre-employment tests at required results (WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT, etc.).
• Able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Able to understand and communicate all safety requirements and other communications.
• Able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product.
• Able to visually differentiate between different products and be able to hear warning alarms.
• Able to read, understand and complete the following: production schedules, bin check reports, quality defect tags, safety checks, production reports, defective product tags, product waste reports, and placards both raw and finished.
• Able to comprehend and follow quality management systems.
• Able to stand for the duration of the shift. Carry/lift 50lbs for the duration of the shift if necessary.
• Bend, reach, twist, stoop, walk, and climb stairways and ladders frequently.
• Must be able to climb ladders to significant heights up to 20 feet.
• Able to shovel and sweep in a dusty area using the provided dust masks.
• Able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
• Able to talk and hear radio communication.