Packaging Operator

ICL Group•Lawrence, KS

1d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

As the Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for the packaging of paper bags, fiber drums, and supersacks with the correct weight, metal-detected sodium phosphate products, and on-grade material made at this plant. Containers must be clean and well-marked with the correct batch numbers. Bags from Central Packaging and SAPP Packaging are automatically weighed, sealed, labeled, and metal-detected prior to being palletized on wooden pallets using the palletizing machine. The operator from the Blending area weighs, seals, labels, and palletizes bags manually. This position requires adherence to all plant safety procedures and requirements for handling phosphates, including following applicable ICL safety requirements, plant emergency procedures, and completing all regulatory training. Packaging operators are members of the plant emergency brigade and must comply with the plant HACCP Program, RCRA introductory/orientation training, and RCRA annual refresher training. The role demands performing the job safely, in an environmentally sound manner, and in accordance with all cGMP requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision, rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
Must successfully complete new employee orientation and all job specific training
Ability to safely exit the plant in the event of an emergency
Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat suits with respirators.
Employees who work in the acid plant or are members of the Brigade team will be required to be clean shaven and pass a respirator fit test.
Have the physical ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. further than 10 feet on a frequent basis.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Responsibilities

Follow all plant safety procedures and requirements for handling phosphates
Follow all applicable ICL safety requirements
Follow plant emergency procedures
Complete all regulatory training
Packaging operators are members of the plant emergency brigade
Comply with the plant HACCP Program
Must successfully complete RCRA introductory/orientation training
Must successfully complete RCRA annual refresher training
Perform job safely, in an environmentally sound manner and in accordance with all cGMP requirement
Package material as required by production plan, at or above budgeted rates
Fill specialty containers, supersacks and fiber drums to order
Dump rework bags
Rework and repackage products to reduce waste
Operate PSI Packager machines and SAPP Packaging system
Operate packaging and blending system
Operate dust collectors from Wonderware controller
Adjust packages to maintain desired bag weight
Label bags and other containers as required
Packager operates the conveying system and palletizer
Blending Operator in addition to general packaging responsibilities also operates packaging and conveying system in the blending area
Keep written records of all packaging of products per SOPs
Make clean outs of bins and equipment for product changes
Ensure that production and housekeeping in assigned areas meet cGMP standards
Ensure compliance with all food safety system requirements
Comply with the requirements of the Lawrence Quality System
Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns
Generate maintenance work notifications in SAP for needed repairs
Clean magnetic separators
Computer entry into SAP and database
Perform daily housekeeping and sanitation requirements
Comply with plant HACCP Program
Perform tasks as assigned by BUL

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire.
Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
Generous Leave and FMLA policies
Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Student Loan Assistance
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more