Bagging Machine Operator - USC Saltville, LLC

Job Category: Manufacturing and Operations

Requisition Number: BAGGI
001158

• Posted :
  April 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Showing 1 location

Saltville, VA 24370, USA

Job Summary:

The Bagging Machine Operator operates, monitors, and maintains packaging machinery for the production, loading, and shipping of evaporated salt products, ensuring quality and safety, and troubleshooting issues on a fast-paced production line. Two per shift provide coverage during absences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates, monitors, and maintains packaging equipment.
• Transport pallets of salt products from the packaging lines to the warehouse.
• Store products and raw materials in an organized and orderly manner as directed by management.
• Load and receive product, raw materials, hoppers, and equipment to and from the shipping and warehousing area as directed by supervision.
• Maintain work area(s) cleanly and safely. Maintains housekeeping in assigned areas to plant and AIB guidelines.
• Must possess a valid DMME general mineral miner card.
• Re-stack and wrap the package product as needed safely.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance as directed by management.
• Maintain plant records, logbook(s), check lists, work permits, and other plant documents as needed.
• Monitors and maintains product quality and production.
• Generate work permits and work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Quality and Food Safety

Role and Responsibilities:

• Monitors production operation through documented procedures and policies. Reports and takes necessary corrective actions to ensure compliance.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform their essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme temperatures. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high work areas and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Training:

Employees are to participate in all required training. Employees are to keep all of their training current and up to date.

Education, Experience, and

Certifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or
• One to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Core

Skills:

• Language:
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports; and complete log sheets and required paperwork.
• Mathematics:
  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as inventory and production.
• Reasoning:
  Ability to define problems and collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and follow written and verbal instructions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Accountability: Takes ownership of results; follows through on commitments; and holds self/others to established standards.
• Big Picture Thinking: Understands how daily decisions impact safety, quality, cost, and service; prioritizes work to meet overall business objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly and respectfully; listens for understanding; and escalates issues appropriately.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, and productivity; supports standard work; and participates in problem-solving.
• Customer Focus: Delivers quality product and service; meets commitments; and maintains a sense of urgency to support customer needs.
• Growth Mindset: Seeks feedback; learns from mistakes; and…