Packaging Operator (12 HR Rotational Shift)

The Clorox Company•Martinsburg, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator works in a dynamic, team-based plant environment to safely produce high-quality cat litter at the correct quantity and cost. The role includes receiving raw materials, operating and maintaining high-speed packaging equipment, palletizing finished product, performing quality checks, implementing improvements, and contributing to plant success. The operator owns all aspects of assigned equipment, including machine setups, product changeovers, safety and quality improvements, and meeting production and cost targets. The position requires working autonomously, shifting to the highest-priority work, collaborating across departments, participating in team activities, and following plant procedures, policies, and standards. Starting pay is $24.93 per hour plus a $1.05 shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness and ability to learn and master new concepts across departments.
Strong communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills.
Understanding of basic technical math and troubleshooting principles.
Ability to successfully complete Clorox Fork Truck Certification in accordance with the site Fork Truck Certification Policy.

Responsibilities

Adhere to safety and quality standards; promptly report unsafe conditions, near misses, and injuries.
Operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain packaging equipment, including completing setups and product changeovers.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical equipment within the limits of position training and certification.
Meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets and cost goals.
Review and reconcile system data, create reports, and perform root-cause analysis.
Use available technology and resources, including email, production schedules, troubleshooting guides, and job aids.
Complete area housekeeping and maintain workplace organization.
Participate in creating training documentation and support the training of new operators.
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on area equipment.
Maintain inventory storage areas and participate in cycle counts or wall-to-wall inventory counts as needed.
Supply raw materials and packaging materials to equipment; unload and transport materials and packaged product.
Monitor production lines for jams, pile-ups, and other operating issues; stop or reset machines and report malfunctions.
Inspect products and packaging, remove defective or rejected items, and record quantities of finished and rejected products.
Label, stack, wrap, and pack finished products in cartons or containers.
Enter data into computers and monitor instrumentation.
Clean, oil, and make minor machinery adjustments or repairs.
Carry out other duties as needed to support business operations, as directed by management.