Packaging Operator

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Rochester, IN

2d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator is primarily responsible for packaging product, operating conveyance equipment to pack tanks, and transporting finished product within the facility. The role involves a wide variety of duties based on daily operational needs at CGB/Prairie Mills, a value-added dry corn milling operation in Rochester, Indiana. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with occasional Saturday work. The operator follows company and OSHA safety requirements, environmental regulations, and applicable ISO requirements, including wearing appropriate PPE. Duties may include operating a forklift, setting up and operating conveyor systems, directing product to the correct storage area, loading railcars and trucks, monitoring package weights, sealing packages according to standard operating procedures, completing documentation, and cleaning work areas. The position requires repetitive lifting and stacking of product bags weighing up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities may vary with facility needs and include other assigned duties. The work may take place indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions. Employees may encounter high dust levels around grain and bulk products, and must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights when required. The role may require extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with people inside and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements.
Ability to follow directions, interpret oral and written instructions, use logical thought processes, and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain a focus on customer service, internally and externally.
Ability to balance continuously; bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat frequently; and climb stairs and ladders, including working at significant heights, when required.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, enter information into a computer, and grasp and reach as required.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds continuously depending on location needs.
Ability to meet requirements for and use applicable PPE.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to stand and walk continuously.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over a two-way radio, recognize emergency alarms, and understand written instructions.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work in high-dust environments around grain and other bulk products where applicable.
Ability to remain aware of surroundings and respond quickly to signals or environmental changes.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.

Responsibilities

Participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform duties in compliance with OSHA, company safety and environmental regulations, and applicable ISO requirements; wear appropriate PPE.
Operate a forklift inside the plant to move and stage product for shipping.
Set up and operate conveyor systems where applicable.
Ensure the correct product is directed to the correct storage area where applicable.
Clean the work area after bagging by sweeping and/or shoveling, and assist with general housekeeping.
Load railcars and trucks according to specifications where applicable.
Complete required documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
Monitor product weight during packaging and comply with weight limitations.
Seal packages properly and safely according to standard operating procedures.
Repetitively lift and stack product bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
Perform other duties as assigned based on facility needs.