Automated Packaging Operator

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ripley (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an Operator, Packaging- Automated to oversee the full range of automated packaging equipment in the Verge department and assist with loadout for shipment. You will follow safety rules and operate equipment, including forklift use, while recording data and maintaining paperwork.

You will inspect daily, perform minor adjustments, conduct quality checks on raw materials and final product, and help identify improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency in

Qualifications

• Read, comprehend, and act on product specs and SOPs.
• Read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret the data.
• Understand all safety requirements and other communications.
• Able to stand for the duration of the shift and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow and support all safety rules and regulations.
• Operates all automated equipment.
• Operates Forklift.
• Reads and monitors electronic equipment and interprets data to adjust as necessary.
• Set up equipment, perform daily inspections, and make minor adjustments.
• Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking products.
• Periodically weighs product packages for consistency.
• Conduct quality testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and final product.
• Generate necessary work orders and check completed maintenance work.
• Propose changes leading to improvements in safety, quality, operations, and cost.
• Operate Verge processing equipment according to procedures and parameters.

Skills

Reading & interpretation of specs

Safety compliance

Operate automated packaging equipment

Forklift operation

Data entry & paperwork

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an Operator, Packaging- Automated to oversee the full range of automated packaging equipment in the Verge department and assist with loadout for shipment. You will follow safety rules and operate equipment, including forklift use, while recording data and maintaining paperwork.

You will inspect daily, perform minor adjustments, conduct quality checks on raw materials and final product, and help identify improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency in