Packager

Glanbia•Brookings, SD

21h

About The Position

The Packager is responsible for processing colostrum products and packaging the finished granular powder. This includes guiding powder through the tube sifter and metal detector, as well as taking samples, weighing, sealing and stacking colostrum packages. The Packager must remain vigilant and closely monitors all phases of the packaging process to ensure the equipment is in proper working order and functioning appropriately. The employee is responsible for adhering to production schedules and ensuring a steady flow of product is maintained at all times. Maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe work environment is a primary responsibility for the Packager. Disassembling, hand cleaning, and reassembling equipment is a requirement as well.

Requirements

Knowledge of the drying/bagging process is required
Safety and sanitization knowledge is required
General knowledge of machines, production lines, and processing is required
The ability to maintain company confidentiality is required
The ability to monitor, maintain and repair industrial equipment is required
The ability to remain on task and alert at all times is required
Automated controls, touchscreen, and electronic system monitoring is required
Incumbents will be expected to alternate between standing, and walking throughout the course of a 12 hour shift
Must be capable of communicating with others both verbally and in writing; will be expected to use hands or fingers to manipulate equipment
Frequently required to reach below and/or above waist level and below and/or above shoulders or head
Frequently required to lift & carry up 55 lbs
Frequently climbs stairs and ladders
Vision requirements include close, distance, and midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus near and far frequently
Frequent manipulation of hazardous chemicals and knowledge of how to deal with these chemicals is required

Nice To Haves

Previous production skills and experience preferred
Specific computer program experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Ensures the dryer and packaging machines are functioning at the highest level of efficiency
Pays special attention to the machine to ensure proper bagging is completed based on product specifications
Promotes and complies with all safety standards of Sterling Technology to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
Performs other jobs such as bottling and labeling when needed
Takes steps to ensure product loss/waste is at a minimum
Maintains a clean working environment at all times. Routinely engages in established clean-in-place (CIP) processes that include disassembling, hand cleaning and reassembling equipment used in the packaging process
Fills, lifts and moves 44-55 lb. bags of dry colostrum powders
Operates forklift to transport product within the plant
Promotes and complies with all safety standards of Sterling Technology to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
Performs other duties as assigned and when needed