Packaging Operator

Job Summary

Operate equipment to package dry granulated Threonine while ensuring accuracy, efficiency and product integrity meet or exceed company standards. This position works 12-hour rotating shifts (36 / 48 hours per week alternating), which includes days, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate equipment to package dry granulated Threonine while ensuring accuracy, efficiency and product integrity meet or exceed company standards
• Inspect packaged product to verify conformance to specifications, i.e. ensure bags are sealed correctly, weights are within range and printing is correct
• Perform scale calibration, magnetic separator and metal detection verification checks and report any 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 all paperwork (number of pallets, rejects, etc.) is correctly completed
• Collect samples as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to multi-task
• Communicate effectively and participate in a continuous improvement culture, including utilizing problem solving skills; be flexible to all shifts
• Willingness to cross-train into other areas; ensure conformance to standard work by following SOPs; communicate any issues to the appropriate resources in a timely manner
• Basic mathematical, mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• General computer use skills

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position works 12-hour rotating shifts (36 / 48 hours per week alternating), which includes days, weekends, holidays and overtime
• This position works in a manufacturing environment, which includes exposures to moving mechanical parts, high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions and temperatures, hazardous chemicals, high pressure steam, dust
• This position regularly requires standing, walking extended distances, ascending/descending stairs extended distances, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, ascending/descending ladders. The position regularly requires reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, close/distance vision

Education and Experience

• High school diploma / GED
• Production and/or maintenance experience is preferred