Production Operator I

GREENFIELD MILLING•Hereford, TX

2d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operators I are responsible for the packaging of finished products in bags (5, 10, 25 and 50 pounds). This position is in the North Plant. Set up and monitor finished package weights to ensure that bags conform to specifications. Set up the packer scale weights prior to a run. Check the precision of the check scale prior to the start of the run. Continually check the finished package weights throughout the run. Ensure that finished product is bagged, sealed, and palletized in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion on structurally sound pallets. Pull samples of product, both prior to packaging, and throughout the run, and transporting the samples to the Mini- Lab for analysis. Pull samples prior to the run (or at the startup of packaging) to help ensure conformity to specifications. Sampling during a run will normally be one sample per grade, once conformity is verified. For government contracts, one sample will be taken per pallet, for weight and lab testing. Keep bags available and ready to be used, including bags labeled for special customers. Attach labels to bags as necessary. Clean and sanitize all packing and loading areas (including packing auger areas above Bemis). Assist in the training of new and existing personnel in any packaging functions/positions. Qualifications On-the-job training is provided. Safety training is required and provided by the company in group settings, as well as individual computer-based training. Ability to work unsupervised. Strong reading comprehension, writing, math, and communication skills. Strong work planning and decision-making skills. Analytical skills to recognize and assess problems. Interpersonal skills communication and team skills. Ability to meet strict deadlines and schedules. Communication skills in English (both verbal and written). Basic computer skills (for data entry and process control). Available to work flexible hours including rotating shifts. Working Conditions: This position requires physical efforts such as straining, pulling, lifting, working, and standing and walking on concrete floor. Exposure to elements such as noise, minable dust, cold and hot temperatures. Extreme climate or climate variation. Heat up to 100 degrees and low to 40 degrees. Changes of >30 degrees within a shift. Exposure to manufacturing equipment hazards, especially forklifts. Climbing ladders. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Requirements

On-the-job training is provided
Safety training is required and provided by the company in group settings, as well as individual computer-based training
Ability to work unsupervised
Strong reading comprehension, writing, math, and communication skills
Strong work planning and decision-making skills
Analytical skills to recognize and assess problems
Interpersonal skills communication and team skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines and schedules
Communication skills in English (both verbal and written)
Basic computer skills (for data entry and process control)
Available to work flexible hours including rotating shifts

Responsibilities

Packaging of finished products in bags (5, 10, 25 and 50 pounds)
Set up and monitor finished package weights to ensure that bags conform to specifications
Set up the packer scale weights prior to a run
Check the precision of the check scale prior to the start of the run
Continually check the finished package weights throughout the run
Ensure that finished product is bagged, sealed, and palletized in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion on structurally sound pallets
Pull samples of product, both prior to packaging, and throughout the run, and transporting the samples to the Mini- Lab for analysis
Pull samples prior to the run (or at the startup of packaging) to help ensure conformity to specifications
Sampling during a run will normally be one sample per grade, once conformity is verified
For government contracts, one sample will be taken per pallet, for weight and lab testing
Keep bags available and ready to be used, including bags labeled for special customers
Attach labels to bags as necessary
Clean and sanitize all packing and loading areas (including packing auger areas above Bemis)
Assist in the training of new and existing personnel in any packaging functions/positions