Packaging Operator II, Multi-Area / Multi-Line 7pm-7am

Oil-Dri Corporation of America•Blue Mountain, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator II Multi-line operates multiple lines of automated packaging equipment. This role ensures the process safely drives quality and production to standards/targets. The operator will perform various tasks including setting up equipment, performing daily inspections, making minor adjustments, sampling packaged product, identifying non-conformance events, and performing manual tasks such as hand stacking products. Additionally, the role involves inspecting supplies, operating a forklift (if assigned and trained), interacting with computer systems for compliance and reporting, and spotting/setting up/loading/moving bulk trucks and railcars (if assigned and trained). The operator must observe all safety rules and keep areas clean.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent.
Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.
Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product and must pass computer literacy assessment.
Must be able to understand and act upon all safety and environmental requirements and other related communications.
Must be able to visually differentiate between products and be able to hear audible alarms, instructions, and commands.
Must be able to read and understand Bill of Lading.
Must be able to efficiently interact with and use computer systems.
Must be able to comprehend and follow quality management system.
Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
Must be able to lift 60 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary.
Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently
Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.
Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a large ERP - JDE and RFSMART preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates automated packaging, bulk-bagging, and palletizing equipment
Set-up equipment, perform daily inspections, and make minor adjustments to the equipment, as necessary.
Ensures the process safely drives quality and production to standards/targets.
Samples packaged product to verify it meets specifications.
Identifies non-conformance events, documents event, and takes appropriate actions.
Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking products.
Periodically weighs product packages to ensure weight specifications are met.
Inspects supplies such as bags, bulk bags and pallets to ensure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels.
Operates forklift to load trailers and/or move material. (Only if assigned, professionally trained, and training documented)
Interacts with the computer systems for compliance, reporting, and machine set-up.
Input environmental, safety, production, maintenance, and shipping data utilizing the CMMS, QMS, ERP, spreadsheets and/or handwritten paper reports.
Spot, set-up, load and move bulk trucks. (Only if assigned, properly trained and, training documented)
Spot, set-up, load and move bulk railcars. (Only if assigned, professionally trained, and training documented)
Observes all safety rules, regulations, and precautions.
Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
Performs other duties as assigned.