Operator, Packaging

About the role

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing/Packaging Technician to join our team. This position is available in Loveland, and responsibilities include ensuring equipment and machinery are operating properly, conducting preventative maintenance, and monitoring quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment and machinery are operating properly and at production standards
• Understand and complete Operator PM’s (preventative maintenance)
• Conduct machine set-up/change overs and start-ups
• Limit waste - including raw material, finished goods, rework, parts, chemicals, supplies, and downtime
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency when production lines are not producing, while ensuring safety and quality are not jeopardized
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Monitor quality throughout the process
• Ensure bottles are free of spills, and are filled to the correct weight and level
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in lieu of education may be considered
• Manufacturing/packaging experience is preferred, including forklift experience
• Forklift certification strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a Safety-First manufacturing facility required
• Ability to work in a sustained fast-paced manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in lieu of education may be considered
• Manufacturing/packaging experience is preferred, including forklift experience
• Forklift certification strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a Safety-First manufacturing facility required
• Ability to work in a sustained fast-paced manufacturing environment

Skills

• Understanding of preventative maintenance procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-first environment
• Attention to detail for quality control
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Benefits

We offer an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance, as well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays, as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

Pay

The salary range for this role, in Loveland, is between $20.00 - $24.00. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

Schedule

Details of the schedule will be shared in the application process.