Packager - Night shift

Balchem Corporation•Sleepy Eye, MN

About The Position

The Packager tends a machine that performs one or more packaging functions, such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, tying, packing, or wrapping containers. The role packages product to plant and outside agency specifications while maintaining quality, accurate records, equipment cleanliness, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and HACCP programs. The position involves filling bags or totes to the proper weight, ensuring seals do not leak powder, stacking finished product on pallets, labeling products, and collecting and inspecting samples. The Packager also documents packaged product, rework, scrap, and required checks; inspects and reports equipment issues; maintains good housekeeping; cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas; performs CIP and COP processes; and uses basic hand tools for general maintenance as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Some production experience preferred.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to perform continuous physical activity, including climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, talking, repetitive motion, and moving objects weighing up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Some production experience.

Responsibilities

Fill bags or totes to the proper weight according to plant and outside agency specifications.
Ensure bags are properly sealed so powder does not leak.
Stack finished product neatly and orderly on pallets to facilitate handling and transport.
Label product according to instructions, including product code, lot number, and special markings.
Sample product for the lab and customers, and inspect powder samples for specks and foreign matter according to SOPs.
Maintain documentation for packaged product, rework, scrap, metal detector checks, weight checks, and equipment and utensil checks.
Inspect equipment, report problems to a supervisor or maintenance, and perform general maintenance with basic hand tools as needed.
Follow GMPs, SOPs, and HACCP programs to protect safety and maintain compliance.
Practice good housekeeping; stage ingredients, clean the assigned area, and assist coworkers with cleaning or setting up other areas.
Clean and sanitize packaging equipment and the work area to eliminate sources of contamination.
Conduct CIP and COP processes to ensure equipment cleanliness.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.