Bagging Automation Operator

Ralco; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401-K plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Discounted Gym Memberships

Job summary

Ralco in Marshall, MN is looking for Bagging Automation Operators to ensure efficient packaging of products. This role involves operating advanced machinery in a safe manner whilst maintaining quality control.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and strong troubleshooting abilities. The position offers a starting pay of $18.50 per hour with additional benefits including health insurance and a 401-K plan.

Qualifications

• Must be able to act quickly when a problem arises.
• Must align with RALCO’s values and purpose.
• Previous production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Correctly run and troubleshoot palletizing equipment.
• Obtain and record samples and bag count as needed.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.

Skills

Ability to read and write English

Aptitude for math

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical strength and coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Ralco

Ralco is a family-owned agricultural health and nutrition company with a global presence, distributing products in over 40 countries. Inspired by nature and powered by science, Ralco develops innovative, natural solutions to support plant and animal health. Learn more at https://ralcoagriculture.com.

Job Summary

Bagging Automation Operators are responsible for ensuring that a company's products or services are produced in a timely and efficient manner, focusing on the bagging and packaging process of finished product. They are trained in operating, controlling, and maintaining high-speed sophisticated machines and equipment that are used in manufacturing products.

This job description is not meant to be all inclusive and duties may vary based on departmental and company needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Correctly run and troubleshoot palletizing equipment.
• Obtain and record samples, tote weights and bag count as needed
• Be familiar with finished products, ingredients and the MSDS book
• Read and understand product tags for description, product number, lot number and weight, and proper packaging
• Operate the forklifts and other equipment safely
• Ability to load and unload trailers/bulk bag trucks
• Pull bags of ingredients from warehouse
• Maintain a safe and organized work area
• Follow all safety and quality control measures

Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the needs of the company.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and write English
• Aptitude for math, problem solving, and mechanics
• Able to act quickly when a problem arises
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Physical strength and coordination
• Aligns with RALCO’s Values and Purpose

• Values: Courageous Curiosity, Driven to Deliver, Master your Craft, Root for the Team, People Matter Most, Keep It Simple
• Purpose: Ralco creates effective natural solutions that address agriculture’s greatest challenges

Job Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Production experience preferred

Location

Hahn Plant in Marshall, MN

Physical Requirements

Physical activity involves various levels and types of activity (e.g., carrying, lifting, climbing, reaching, walking, standing, sitting, typing, seeing, hearing). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key work duties.

Starting Pay

$18.50 per hour with opportunity for multiple increases within the first year. Opportunity for overtime.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (with Employer contributions), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability (with Employer contributions), Voluntary Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Accident Insurance, Group Hospital Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
• 401-K with company bear match up to 4% and 100% vested day one
• Paid Time Off
• Discounted Gym Memberships