Packaging Operator II

Department: Georgia - Co-Pack - Packaging  11p - 7a

Reports To:  Georgia Packaging Supervisor

Job Summary:

• Packaging Operator II operates multiple single line of automated packaging equipment or major component, such as, slurry equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Operates automated packaging, bulk-bagging, palletizing, or slurry equipment 

• If required, prepares and/or applies additives to the products, monitors results for compliance and takes appropriate action.

• Sets-up equipment, performs daily inspections, and makes minor adjustments to the equipment as necessary.

• Ensures the process safely drives quality and production to standards/targets.

• Samples packaged product to verify it meets specifications.

• Identifies non-conformance events, documents event, and takes appropriate actions.

• Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking product.  

• Periodically weighs product packages to ensure weight specifications are met.

• Inspects supplies such as bags, bulk bags and pallets to ensure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels.  

• Operates forklift to load trailers and/or move material. (Only if assigned,  properly trained, and training documented)

• Interacts with the computer systems for compliance, reporting, email, machine set-up and QMS requirements.

• Input environmental, safety, production, maintenance, and shipping data utilizing the CMMS, QMS, AS/400, spreadsheets and/or hand written paper reports.

• Spot, set-up, load and move bulk trucks. (Only if assigned, properly trained and, training documented)

• Spot, set-up, load and move bulk railcars. (Only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented)

• Observes all safety rules, regulation, and precautions.

•  Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Participates in process improvement activities.

• Performs area “workplace inspections” as required including environmental inspections.

Experience:

• Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.

• Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product.

• Must pass computer literacy assessment.

• Must be able to understand and act upon all safety and environmental requirements and other related communications.

• Must be able to visually differentiate between products and be able to hear audible alarms, instructions, and commands.

• Must be able to read and understand Bill of Lading.

• Must be able to efficiently interact with and use computer systems.

• Must be able to comprehend and follow quality management system.

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary.

• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently

• Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.

• Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone. 

• Must meet all physical requirements of the position. 

Hire Rate: $22.64 + $2.00 shift differential