Automated Packaging Operator | Forklift & Process Equipment

Oil--dri-Corporation-of-Americ; Ripley (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Ripley, MS is seeking an Operator, Packaging - Automated to run and monitor a range of automated packaging equipment, load trucks, and handle related paperwork. The role reports to a Packaging Supervisor Lead Person.

You will set up equipment, perform daily inspections, read electronic data, and support maintenance, quality testing, and safety programs while ensuring efficient, safe operations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pre-employment tests: WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT and Computer Literacy.
• Reading and understanding SOPs, PWIs and AIQ processes.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to operate and monitor computerized equipment and interpret data.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety compliance

Read and interpret data

Equipment operation

Forklift operation

Documentation & reporting

Teamwork

PPE usage

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Pre-employment tests (WPT, Quantitative, Verbal, BMCT, Computer Literacy)

Tools

AS400

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Ripley, MS is seeking an Operator, Packaging - Automated to run and monitor a range of automated packaging equipment, load trucks, and handle related paperwork. The role reports to a Packaging Supervisor Lead Person.

You will set up equipment, perform daily inspections, read electronic data, and support maintenance, quality testing, and safety programs while ensuring efficient, safe operations.