Packaging Line Operator

Idaho Pacific Holdings•Rigby, ID

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Agglomerate Line Operator operates equipment on the product line to ensure products meet company and customer specifications. The role works closely with Quality Assurance and the Packaging Agglomerate Lead to produce high-quality, cost-effective products. The operator is responsible for finished-goods quality, including verifying code dates and tote weights, and assists with overseeing and training line personnel. Troubleshooting and mechanical skills are a plus. The operator supervises people in their area of responsibility and may be cross-trained on other lines or additional responsibilities. The position is hands-on and physical in a plant, manufacturing, or warehouse environment. Operations run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the operator must be available for all days and hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, calculate, and communicate information and instructions needed to perform the job accurately.
Knowledge of production and packaging equipment, policies, and procedures that ensure product and personnel safety.
Ability to complete paperwork and reports; basic math skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of English vocabulary, word meanings, and spelling.
Good time-management skills.
Ability to monitor own and others' work, make improvements, and take corrective action.
Ability to delegate and work well with all levels of staff.
Safety- and quality-conscious approach.
Ability to stand, bend, sit, or move repetitively for up to 12 hours.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to tolerate dust and chemicals and work safely around moving equipment.
Ability to bend, stretch, lift, reach, climb, crawl, and perform fingering tasks.
Sufficient vision and hearing to operate equipment safely in high-noise and low-lit areas; quick reaction time, good hand-eye coordination, ability to judge distances, and ability to see details at close range.
Availability to work all days and hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Troubleshooting skills.
Supervisory experience or background.
High school diploma or equivalent, or higher education.

Responsibilities

Understand the responsibilities of each position and the functions of equipment on the agglomerate line.
Check scales and tote weights at the beginning of and during each shift; check and record the tote per pallet every two hours.
Identify and remove defective products or materials.
Communicate with other shifts and departments about potential problems, products needing blending, line changes, and related matters.
Record packaging information on packaging reports and document changes or problems in shift paperwork; ensure records are legible, accurate, and complete in English.
Maintain housekeeping and the general appearance of the Agglomerate and Packaging areas.
Verify at the start of each shift and during product changes that totes, date-code stickers, and other packaging materials are correct for the product.
Follow safe work practices around moving equipment, including LOTO and confined-space policies.
Complete check-out lists and reports on time.
Apply knowledge of date codes, pallet-ticket locations, product grade limits, and corrective steps for out-of-spec product.
Use familiarity with chemicals involved in cleaning and sanitizing processes.
Accurately mix ingredients and record ingredient usage.
Know emergency procedures, including machine shutdown, employee evacuation, and crisis or medical/first-aid contacts.
Keep the Agglomerate Lead and Packaging Manager informed of progress and problems.
Give instructions and help train personnel on packaging and equipment operation; supervise staff in the assigned area while maintaining professionalism.
Complete other duties as necessary.