Packaging Operator - 11 p - 7a

Packaging Operator II

Reports To:

Georgia Packaging Supervisor

Hire Rate: $22.64 + $2.00 shift differential

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

• 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.

• 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.