Packaging Operator

CJ Bio America • Fort Dodge, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate equipment to package dry granulated Threonine while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and product integrity meet or exceed company standards. The position works 12-hour rotating shifts, alternating between 36 and 48 hours per week, including days, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions and temperatures, hazardous chemicals, high-pressure steam, and dust. The role regularly involves standing, walking extended distances, ascending and descending stairs and ladders, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Close and distance vision are also required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to communicate effectively and participate in a continuous improvement culture, including using problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work all shifts.
• Willingness to cross-train in other areas.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure conformance to standard work.
• Communicate issues to appropriate resources in a timely manner.
• Basic mathematical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills.
• General computer-use skills.

Nice To Haves

• Production and/or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to package dry granulated Threonine while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and product integrity meet or exceed company standards.
• Inspect packaged product for conformance to specifications, including bag seals, weight ranges, and correct printing.
• Perform scale calibration and magnetic separator and metal detection verification checks, and report abnormal findings to management.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and communicate service requests to the maintenance department as necessary.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Confirm paperwork, including pallet and reject counts, is completed correctly.
• Collect samples as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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