Plant Production Operator
About The Position
The Plant Production Operator is responsible for operating manual bagging machines that fill bags with salt product on Lines 1 and 6. Operating Forklifts. Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following: (Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.) Inspect manual bagging machine at beginning of production run. Check that machine settings and standards are correct for bag size. Change and set up date codes. Select proper product for production run. Manually hang bag and press lever to fill. Manually pick up full bag and place on pallet. Monitor products for correct amount in bags, weight, quality of content, correct date code on every bag, and correct bag sealing. Monitor manual bagging machine for proper functioning and report problems to Maintenance or Shift Supervisor. Monitor bagging area for cleanliness and perform housekeeping as required. Perform preventive maintenance on bagging machine using hand tools and lubricants. Set up bagging machine for next shift. Record checks performed, weights and number of materials used. Perform housekeeping in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Must be able to bend.
- Must be able to squat.
- Must be able to climb.
- Must be able to push/pull.
- Must be able to handle objects (manual dexterity).
- Must be able to reach above shoulder level.
- Must be able to use fine finger movements.
- Must be able to carry/lift loads of light (up to 25lbs.).
- Must be able to carry/lift loads of moderate (25-50lbs.).
- Must be able to carry/lift loads of heavy (over 50lbs.).
- Must be able to sit.
- Must be able to stand.
- Must be able to walk.
- Must be able to read/comprehend.
- Must be able to write.
- Must be able to perform calculations.
- Must be able to communicate orally.
- Must be able to reason and analyze.
Responsibilities
- Inspect manual bagging machine at beginning of production run.
- Check that machine settings and standards are correct for bag size.
- Change and set up date codes.
- Select proper product for production run.
- Manually hang bag and press lever to fill.
- Manually pick up full bag and place on pallet.
- Monitor products for correct amount in bags, weight, quality of content, correct date code on every bag, and correct bag sealing.
- Monitor manual bagging machine for proper functioning and report problems to Maintenance or Shift Supervisor.
- Monitor bagging area for cleanliness and perform housekeeping as required.
- Perform preventive maintenance on bagging machine using hand tools and lubricants.
- Set up bagging machine for next shift.
- Record checks performed, weights and number of materials used.
- Perform housekeeping in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Operating Forklifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
