Packaging Associate - Nights

Purpose

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

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 them in the designated trailer/area.
• Fill water stations at least once a week.
• Empty recycling bins once a week.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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).

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED (required).
• Experience: Experience working in distribution or manufacturing settings (preferred).
• Knowledge of basic warehouse equipment (preferred).
• Language: Must be able to read, write and speak English (required); bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred).

Work Environment / Conditions

The role is performed in a shared space with constant noise. The employee must be adaptable to varying temperatures, including non‑climate‑controlled environments, with exposure to heat, humidity, and cold temperatures depending upon season.

Physical Requirements / Demands

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