Packaging Plant Operator

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives instruction from Packaging Complex Coordinator and/or Lead Person as to the amount and type of product to be packaged as outlined by the daily work order sheets.
• Performs start up of palletizing and packing equipment.
• Visually inspects equipment throughout the shift.
• Performs necessary adjustments and changes such as:
  • Changing pallet patterns
  • Changing pallet types
  • Stretch wrapping.
  • Setting up printing equipment (Lot and customer codes)
  • Recharging bag magazine
• Sends samples of packaging product to Lab as required.
• Dumps non-conforming product, restocks product, and codes bags as needed.
• Performs recommended preventative maintenance.
• Prepares required daily packaging reports and logs.
• Directs, assists, and performs duties of other Packaging Plant personnel as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to climb stationary ladders up to at least 60’.
• Must be able to repetitively lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl.
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment where temperatures vary from extremely hot to cold, work in humidity and around various chemicals.
• Frequent operation of forklifts for moving raw and finished materials is required.
• Frequently requires cleanup of limestone spillage which includes sweeping and shoveling material.

Total Rewards

• U.S. Market-Based Salary Range: [$26.96 - $29.65]
• Annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout may be eligible.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available.