Packaging Associate

About the Role

Responsible for overseeing a wide variety of production activities, including connecting/disconnecting railcars and gathering samples. The Packaging Associate will work in collaboration with packaging operators and forklift drivers to ensure timelines, processes, housekeeping, and safety requirements are met. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.

Responsibilities

• Gather samples from railcars following safety procedures.
• Take and upload required photos of railcars to NEO.
• Connect and disconnect railcars.
• Change FF&S bag film.
• Check catch pans daily and report any damaged pans to Lead/Supervisor.
• Vacuum pellets on the ground outside around the railcars daily.
• Fill pallets in the palletizer.
• Follow work instructions and safety policies.
• Keep work area clean of pellets and trash continuously throughout the shift.
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely, and safe manner.
• Move full Octo bins to the designated area and place empty bins in their place.
• Empty plastic waste containers as needed and place in the designated trailer/area.
• Fill water stations at least once a week.
• Empty recycling bins once a week.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• Experience working in distribution or manufacturing settings (Preferred)
• Knowledge of basic warehouse equipment (Preferred)

Skills

• Knowledge of warehouses and packaging equipment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of proper PPE requirements
• Functional knowledge of a production environment
• Good math, language, and reading skills
• Basic computer skills (Required)

Language

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English (Required)
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work Environment

Must be adaptable to work in a shared space with constant noise. Ability to work in varying temperatures, including a non-climate-controlled environment, with exposure to heat, humidity, and cold temperatures depending on the season.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, squat, bend, climb, carry, and reach throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Must be able to climb straight incline ladders, access elevated platforms, and work around industrial machinery.
• Must have sufficient hand and finger dexterity for packaging, equipment operation, and documentation.
• Must have adequate vision, including color vision, to identify materials, labels, and safety indicators.
• Must be able to work extended periods in a hot, noisy, and physically demanding environment.