Packaging Operator II, Multi-Area​/Multi-Line

Packaging Operator II, Multi-Area / Multi-Line - 11pm - 7 am

Oil‑Dri Corporation of America is hiring a Packaging Operator II for its Georgia North Packaging line during the 11 PM‑7 AM shift. The successful candidate will report to the North Plant Packaging Supervisor.

Department: Georgia North Packaging 11 PM – 7 AM

Job Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

• Operates automated packaging, bulk‑bagging, palletizing, or slurry equipment.
• If required, prepares and/or applies additives to products, monitors results for compliance and takes appropriate action.
• Sets up equipment, performs daily inspections, and makes minor adjustments to 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 them, 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 usable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels.
• Opens 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.
• Inputs environmental, safety, production, maintenance, and shipping data using the CMMS, QMS, AS/400, spreadsheets, and/or hand‑written paper reports.
• Spots, sets up, loads, and moves bulk trucks. (Only if assigned, properly trained and training documented.)
• Spots, sets up, loads, and moves bulk railcars. (Only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented.)
• Observes all safety rules, regulations, 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 the quality management system.
• Must stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must 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: $21.87 + $2.00 shift differential

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• Full‑time

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