Packaging Technician

Semo Milling • Scott City, MO

11d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

SEMO Milling is seeking Packaging Technicians at their Scott City, MO facility. This role is responsible for participating in packaging operations for finished product transfer to trucks and railcars, reporting to the Production Floor Supervisor. The position requires operating packaging equipment, physically moving product, operating a forklift, inspecting trailers, verifying orders, completing paperwork, and communicating with truck drivers. Quality, safety, and sanitation are paramount, requiring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures. The role demands physical and mental alertness, stamina, and the ability to handle occasional to frequent lifting of 50-100 pounds, frequent position changes, and stair climbing. The working environment includes occasional to frequent work in extreme cold and hot weather conditions.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively convey 50-100 lbs. consistently from conveyor to truck or railcar
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Consistent work attendance history
• Follow all Personnel Safety policies/procedures, including the use of proper PPE, as well as ensure the safe use of required tools and equipment
• Follow all Food Safety, Quality Assurance, GMP's, Sanitation and general plant policies/procedures
• Inspect products for overall appearance according to customer and QA/Food Safety requirements and communicate with supervisor when non-conforming products are present
• Communicate all safety or environmental issues to supervisors/managers
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties
• Complete necessary paperwork for documenting process parameters and recordkeeping requirements
• Open Communications to be a team player and do other tasks as necessary

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred
• Mechanical ability preferred
• Packaging experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment including scales, bag sealer, product conveyors and other equipment
• Physically move product from conveyors to trucks and railcars
• Operate forklift in a safe manner including daily inspections of the forklift and daily charging
• Inspect trailers for the loading process
• Verify bags and placards to ensure that they match the order on the schedule
• Complete necessary paperwork to complete truck orders
• Verify all paperwork and seals to ensure that the correct product is being sent out
• Communicate with truck drivers to ensure the proper order is going out in a timely manner
• Work with Packaging Lead to ensure all orders go out timely and accurately
• Responsible for inspecting pallets and verifying that each pallet is in proper condition to be loaded
• Utilize the IMS and SPC where applicable
• Responsible for quality of work within area
• Maintain work environment in a clean and orderly fashion
• Follow all Personnel Safety policies/procedures, including the use of proper PPE, as well as ensure the safe use of required tools and equipment
• Follow all Food Safety, Quality Assurance, GMP's, Sanitation and general plant policies/procedures
• Inspect products for overall appearance according to customer and QA/Food Safety requirements and communicate with supervisor when non-conforming products are present
• Communicate all safety or environmental issues to supervisors/managers
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties
• Complete necessary paperwork for documenting process parameters and recordkeeping requirements
• Open Communications to be a team player and do other tasks as necessary

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance with an effective date of the first of the month following 30 days
• Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after 6 months of employment with a match of up to 3%
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Gym membership
• Steel toe boot reimbursement program
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED