Packaging Operator II - 11 PM-7 AM (Co-Pack)

Department: Georgia North Packaging 11 PM - 7 AM

Reports To: North Plant Packaging Supervisor

Job Summary:

- Packaging Operator II operates multiple single line of automated packaging equipment or major component, such as, slurry equipment.

Essential Functions:

- Operates automated packaging, bulk-bagging, palletizing, or slurry equipment

- If required, prepares and/or applies additives to the products, monitors results for compliance and takes appropriate action.

- Sets-up equipment, performs daily inspections, and makes minor adjustments to the equipment as necessary.

- Ensures the process safely drives quality and production to standards/targets.

- Samples packaged product to verify it meets specifications.

- Identifies non-conformance events, documents event, and takes appropriate actions.

- Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking product.

- Periodically weighs product packages to ensure weight specifications are met.

- Inspects supplies such as bags, bulk bags and pallets to ensure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels.

- Operates forklift to load trailers and/or move material. (Only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented)

- Interacts with the computer systems for compliance, reporting, email, machine set-up and QMS requirements.

- Input environmental, safety, production, maintenance, and shipping data utilizing the CMMS, QMS, AS/400, spreadsheets and/or hand written paper reports.

- Spot, set-up, load and move bulk trucks. (Only if assigned, properly trained and, training documented)

- Spot, set-up, load and move bulk railcars. (Only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented)

- Observes all safety rules, regulation, and precautions.

- Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

- Participates in process improvement activities.

- Performs area “workplace inspections” as required including environmental inspections.

Experience:

- Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.

- Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product.

- Must pass computer literacy assessment.

- Must be able to understand and act upon all safety and environmental requirements and other related communications.

- Must be able to visually differentiate between products and be able to hear audible alarms, instructions, and commands.

- Must be able to read and understand Bill of Lading.

- Must be able to efficiently interact with and use computer systems.

- Must be able to comprehend and follow quality management system.

- Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift

- Must be able to lift 60 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary.

- Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently

- Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.

- Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.

- Must meet all physical requirements of the position.

Hire Rate: $21.23 + $2.00 shift differential