Packaging Utility Operator

Position Summary

To ensure the shipments meet Plant order requirements and are loaded per load securement policies.  That the correct product is packaged following plant instructions.  To operate bulk bag system, ensure that bag weights are in range and warehouse product as produced.    

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors bagging systems and keeps bag weights in spec.  Manual stacking may be needed occasionally.
• Service and repair equipment as directed.
• Keeps palletizer supplied with pallets, dividers and other needed supplies.
• Warehouses finished product.
• Inspects trucks and loads them following the plant instructions.
• Fills out paperwork such as:  plant orders, sample tags, forklift inspection reports, etc.
• Stencils product with customer information, repalletizes product, dumps nonconforming product.
• Keeps work area, warehouse and outside of plant in a neat and safe condition using good housekeeping.
• Employees must learn and observe all applicable company policies and safe practices and perform all duties assigned by the coordinator.  This description covers the significant duties of the job but may not include occasional assignments, which would be within the evaluation of this job.
• Relieves Packaging Plant Operator when needed or when directed.
• Knowledgeable of the ISO quality system as required to ensure compliance to the ISO 9001 quality standard.
• Follows FSMA guidelines in the daily production of product.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Must be qualified to operate a forklift.
• CDL license preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety policy manuals, MSHA regulations, SOP’s, SDS, and various production schedules/reports.