Robotic Bagging Associate

Heritage Cooperative•Columbiana, OH

11h

About The Position

The Robotic Bagging Associate operates and monitors automated bagging equipment to meet production schedules while maintaining product quality, safety, and efficiency. The role involves setting up, adjusting, and shutting down equipment; monitoring bag weights, seals, labels, and pallets; keeping packaging materials supplied; and addressing routine production issues. The associate also performs inspections, assists with preventive maintenance, completes production and quality records, and maintains an orderly, safe work area. The position supports teamwork, customer service, continuous improvement, and changing operational needs, and may include training new employees and performing other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to safely operate automated production equipment after training.
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read production schedules, work instructions, and operating procedures.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to follow company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, stair climbing, repetitive hand and arm movements, and occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work safely around automated machinery and moving mechanical equipment and in dusty environments and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse, or production experience.
Experience operating automated packaging or robotic manufacturing equipment.
Experience in feed manufacturing, grain handling, or food processing.
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Basic computer skills for production reporting and inventory tracking.
Experience with quality-control procedures and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

Represent Heritage Cooperative’s core values, including superior customer service, integrity and trust, continuous improvement, and being a good partner.
Operate automated bagging equipment, including scales, baggers, sealers, conveyors, robotic palletizers, and related systems according to production schedules.
Set up, start, monitor, adjust, and safely shut down robotic bagging equipment to support efficiency and product quality.
Monitor bag weights, bag sealing, labeling, and pallet quality.
Adjust equipment settings to maintain production efficiency and minimize downtime.
Identify and resolve routine operational issues, and report major mechanical or electrical problems to maintenance or management.
Ensure sufficient supplies of bags, tags, pallets, and other packaging materials.
Monitor product flow and address minor blockages or inconsistencies.
Conduct routine equipment inspections and assist with preventive maintenance as directed.
Complete production records, quality-control documentation, equipment inspection reports, and maintenance logs accurately and on time.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow housekeeping standards.
Follow food and feed safety, quality assurance, operating procedures, and company safety policies.
Assist with training and mentoring new employees on equipment operation and safety procedures.
Learn new equipment, processes, and responsibilities to support changing operational needs.
Promote teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement while representing the company professionally.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and referrals.
Stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, stoop, twist, climb stairs, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely work around automated machinery in dusty environments and varying temperatures.