Packaging Technician

Semo Milling•Scott City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Technician participates in packaging operations for transferring finished products to trucks and railcars. The role reports to the Production Floor Supervisor and supports accurate, timely order fulfillment, product quality, food safety, sanitation, and safe plant operations. The position is at SEMO Milling’s facility in Scott City, Missouri, with a stated shift of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule. The Packaging Technician operates packaging equipment and a forklift, moves product, inspects trailers and pallets, verifies product and shipping documentation, and communicates with drivers and the Packaging Lead. The technician also follows company safety, food safety, quality assurance, GMP, and sanitation procedures; documents process parameters; maintains a clean work area; and helps with other tasks as needed. The position requires physical and mental alertness, attentiveness, and stamina throughout an 8–12-hour work shift. Physical demands include occasional-to-frequent lifting of 50–100 pounds, frequent changes between sitting and standing, occasional-to-frequent stair climbing, and occasional-to-frequent work in extreme cold or hot weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to consistently convey 50–100 pounds from a conveyor to a truck or railcar.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Consistent work attendance history.
Physical and mental alertness, attentiveness, and stamina for the length of an 8–12-hour work shift.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including occasional-to-frequent lifting of 50–100 pounds, frequent changes between sitting and standing, occasional-to-frequent stair climbing, and occasional-to-frequent work in extreme cold and hot weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred.
Mechanical ability preferred.
Packaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate packaging equipment, including scales, bag sealers, product conveyors, and other equipment.
Move product from conveyors to trucks and railcars.
Operate a forklift safely, including performing daily inspections and charging it daily.
Inspect trailers for loading.
Verify bags and placards against the order schedule.
Complete paperwork required for truck orders and verify paperwork and seals to ensure the correct product is shipped.
Communicate with truck drivers to ensure the proper order is shipped in a timely manner.
Work with the Packaging Lead to ensure orders are shipped accurately and on time.
Inspect pallets and verify they are in proper condition for loading.
Use IMS and SPC where applicable.
Maintain quality of work in the assigned area.
Keep the work environment clean and orderly.
Follow personnel safety policies and procedures, use proper PPE, and ensure safe use of required tools and equipment.
Follow food safety, quality assurance, GMP, sanitation, and general plant policies and procedures.
Inspect products for appearance according to customer and QA/food safety requirements, and notify a supervisor about non-conforming products.
Communicate safety or environmental issues to supervisors or managers.
Secure equipment and perform general housekeeping at the end of the shift.
Complete paperwork for process parameters and recordkeeping requirements.
Communicate openly, be a team player, and perform other tasks as necessary.

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Supplemental insurance.
401(k) eligibility after six months of employment, with a match of up to 3%.
Quarterly bonus potential.
Gym membership.
Steel-toe boot reimbursement program.
Prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
Dedicated day or night shifts with no swing shift.