Packaging Operator

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience a preferred
• Strong equipment and mechanical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot "on the fly"
• Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with various provided computer tools
• Strong understanding of how equipment and process affect product properties
• Ability to work independently (self-directed) as well as a member of the Vectra Team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent observation skills
• Strong understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues.
• Ability to:
  • work rotating shifts
  • climb 5 sets of stairs (5 stories)
  • lift 50lbs to chest level
  • use hand tools to tighten bolts
  • perform overhead work
  • operate a forklift (sit down and walk behind walkies) or other PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle)

• Review packaging priorities, communicate needs to warehouse, and receive packaging supplies
• Verify labels from control room for finished product labels
• Verify scale accuracy per progression guide and record before packaging each shift
• Operate packaging equipment and escalate emerging reliability issues
• Package finished product per SOP and move to trailers
• Complete turnarounds on packaging equip. (classifier, packaging station) per SOP/checklist
• Coordinate movement of finished product trailers with warehouse
• Verifies and validate the correct material to be used in packaging
• Monitor classifier during transfer and escalate potential reliability and quality issues
• Follow barcoding protocol for proper inventory management of materials
• Ensure housekeeping meets standard for area (packaging station, classifier, East Warehouse) and trash cans/waste product bins emptied
• Perform tasks per SOP, SOC, special instructions (e.g. weighing, bagging …)
• Conduct Behavior Observations (BBO) and communicate Haz Recs and Near Miss
• Provide inputs to improve SOPs
• Perform general housekeeping responsibilities in operations areas as needed.