Packaging Operator II Job

Oil-Dri Corporation of America•Ochlocknee, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Operator II operates multiple single lines of automated packaging equipment or major components, such as slurry equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of packaging processes to meet quality and production standards.

Requirements

Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.
Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product.
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.
Must meet all physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Operates automated packaging, bulk-bagging, palletizing, or slurry equipment.
Prepares and/or applies additives to products, monitors results for compliance, and takes appropriate action.
Sets up equipment, performs daily inspections, and makes minor adjustments 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 them, and takes appropriate actions.
Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking product.
Periodically weighs product packages to ensure weight specifications are met.
Inspects supplies such as bags, bulk bags, and pallets for usable quality and quantity levels.
Operates forklift to load trailers and/or move material (if assigned, trained, and documented).
Interacts with computer systems for compliance, reporting, email, machine set-up, and QMS requirements.
Inputs environmental, safety, production, maintenance, and shipping data using CMMS, QMS, AS/400, spreadsheets, and/or handwritten reports.
Spots, sets up, loads, and moves bulk trucks (if assigned, trained, and documented).
Spots, sets up, loads, and moves bulk railcars (if assigned, trained, and documented).
Observes all safety rules, regulations, and precautions.
Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Participates in process improvement activities.
Performs area “workplace inspections” as required, including environmental inspections.