Packaging Line Worker - St. Gabriel, LA

Turner Industries•Saint Gabriel, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking a Packaging Line Worker in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The role operates plant packing equipment safely and efficiently, helping meet production requirements set by the client or owner. This is a non-exempt role reporting to the Foreman. Duties are assigned according to specific procedures and checked frequently. The schedule is a rotating 12-hour day/night shift: three days on, two days off, three nights on, and three days off. The regular schedule provides every other weekend off. Occasional overtime is required. The worker handles packaging and production tasks, monitors equipment and maintenance needs, maintains a clean work area, performs quality checks, and communicates with the supervisor to support production goals. The role may involve climbing, lifting, prolonged standing, and wearing a dust mask.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid TWIC card.
Basic knowledge of hand tools.
Basic knowledge of conveyor system hazards, if applicable.
May be required to complete site-specific training and qualification.
Must complete a post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation and sign acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy.
Must comply with company and client job-site safety requirements.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to stand between 8 and 10 hours during a shift.
Ability to wear a dust mask for up to 8 hours during a shift.
Ability to lift 30–50 pounds from ground, waist, and/or overhead level.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolds, and structures above or below ground level.
Ability to reach in all directions and handle and manipulate objects and materials.
Ability to coordinate eye, hand, and finger movements to operate tools and equipment.
Ability to carry objects and tools; stand, sit, and walk; and see and hear with or without correction.
Ability to follow procedures, standards, oral and/or written directions, plans, and blueprints.
Ability to apply basic mathematical skills, plan work, compare dimensions and forms, and evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
Ability to read and write and recognize and report safety hazards.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operation experience or ability; operating a forklift to stage warehouse material is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate powder and liquid filler equipment safely and efficiently.
Secure IBCs and bulk bags by following recommended tying and torque instructions.
Use a handheld scanner to scan barcodes.
Operate a forklift to stage material in the warehouse; this is preferred but not required.
Apply required labels to finished goods.
Operate a palletizer and stretch wrap machine.
Place jugs on conveyors.
Operate a case (box) maker.
Perform routine housekeeping to keep the work area clean.
Perform quality checks on packaging material and finished goods.
Assist in meeting plant production requirements set by the client or owner.
Observe operating process equipment and identify maintenance needs.
Communicate with the supervisor as necessary to support production goals.
Perform digging, spreading, scraping, packaging, and water blasting.
Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.