Ag Operator

Major Responsibilities

Set up, run and adjust manufacturing equipment to produce quality plastic film and bag products in a safe work environment.

• Follow and support all Company safety, GMP and ISO policies.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety policies and conducting daily section inspections.
• Ensure all safety checks are made before putting equipment in line.
• Maintain quality standards according to specifications and tolerances.
  • Check and record quality data per work instructions.
  • Report Section Leader of weight variances in finished product.
  • Report bad quality product to Section Lead.
• Maintain good housekeeping to 6‑S standards.
• Read "Traveler" – Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • Check special instructions.
  • Know when changeovers are to occur.
  • Know what supplies are needed.
• Start machines up, shut them down and perform changeovers following procedures.
  • Set gussets.
  • Thread equipment.
  • Make changes to downstream equipment.
  • Set heat profiles for different resin blends.
  • Adjust equipment to maintain good yields.
  • Adjust equipment to maximize production.
  • Make timely changeovers to reduce scrap.
  • Properly change screen and clean screen block.
  • Adjust length, width and weight of bag product.
  • Adjust separator, input speed and alignment.
  • Return all materials to proper location when changeovers are completed.
• Keep up with resins, blend hoppers and monitor pumping system to keep resin flowing.
• Assist in running multiple lines while ensuring high standard of output and quality.
• Move packaging materials to the lines as needed or requested.
  • Ensure boxed resins, fillers, or concentrates are staged at lines.
  • Return all materials to proper location when no longer needed on line.
• Set up and rebuild printers.
• Set up tapers and change tape rolls.
• Make minor repairs on equipment and aid in troubleshooting with maintenance technicians.
  • Perform routine equipment repairs.
  • Perform routine PMs.
  • Write maintenance work requests when equipment repairs are beyond training.
• Pass electric pallet jack certification.
• Complete forklift certification.
  • Weigh scrap boxes at the end of each shift or when full and record net pounds.
  • Inspect all pallets for accuracy in regards to weight and correct stacking configuration.
• Check fuel level in fork truck before the end of shift.
• Work on all lines and areas of Low Density, High Density, Pack Area and Agricultural Departments.
• Pack on all lines and in the Pack Room.
• Utilize time well to assist in box labeling, stenciling, assembling boxes and giving breaks as required.
• Inspect trash containers for recyclables before dumping.
• Help train employees in job duties from current position to entry level position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or GED, preferred.
• Experience in a team‑work oriented environment a plus.
• 3 to 6 months experience working as a Packer 2 and/or
• 3 to 6 months experience working in manufacturing in a related field.

• Use hand tools to perform mechanical repairs.
• Use measuring instruments properly.
• Read and understand a traveler.
• Document quality and weight on bag check sheets.
• Thread up a line.
• Language skills
  • Read and comprehend simple instructions, checklists, correspondence and memos.
  • Communicate and present information one‑on‑one and in small group situations.
• Mathematical skills
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Compute rate and percent using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Compute rate and percent.
• Reasoning skills
  • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram or schedule form.
• Navigate different computer programs.
• Train new employees.
• Communicate with employees who may not…