Manual Packaging Operator

Oil-dri-Corporation-of-Americ; Mounds (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate a range of manual or automated packaging equipment for shipment. You will follow core safety values, perform setup and minor adjustments, and maintain clean, safe work areas.

The role requires reading SOPs and related instructions, strong safety awareness, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed. Join a team focused on quality and efficiency in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must read, comprehend and act on SOPs, PWIs and AIQ processes.
• Ability to understand safety requirements and communicate them.
• Stand for shift duration and lift up to 50 lbs when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates packaging equipment including fillers, labelers, sealers, conveyors.
• Sets up equipment, makes minor adjustments, performs daily inspections.
• Inspects supplies and inventory to ensure quality and availability.
• Samples packaged product to verify specifications and records results.
• Inputs production, downtime and shipping data into reports.
• Maintains clean, safe work environment and follows safety policies.
• Participates in Taft STOP and SHE Pillar safety programs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality minded

Reading SOPs

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview:

Reporting to a Lead Person or the Packaging Supervisor, the Packaging Operator operates a range of manual or automated packaging equipment to package product for shipment and acts in accordance with the Core Values of Oil-Dri.

Responsibilities:

• Operates one or more of the following types of equipment: filler, baler, bag closure, stacker or palletizer, labeler, sewing machine, stretch and bale wrappers, shrink wrappers, conveyor, robotic bag placers, date coders, heat sealer, case and pale sealer, case erector & weigh scales.
• Performs multiple of manual tasks such as: stacking, labeling, weighing, reworking, wrapping, case erecting, de-nesting, lid in-placement, bag insertion, threading of tape machine, magazine loading, and bulk bag filling as necessary.
• Sets-up equipment, makes minor adjustments to equipment as necessary, performs daily inspections and keeps equipment clean and in good working order.
• Inspects supplies such as jugs, boxes, and pallets to insure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels
• Samples packaged product to verify it meets specifications. Identifies non-conformance events and takes appropriate actions. Periodically weighs product to ensure eight specifications are met. Documents results.
• Input environmental, production, shipping, downtime, etc. information on computer and/or handwritten reports.
• Required to practice safe work habits and use proper safety equipment per job requirements. Assist in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Must satisfactorily participate in all corporate and local polices in regards to safety; such as the Taft STOP program, reporting near misses and/or adhering to the principles of SHE Pillar. Obey all Company, State, and Federal safety policies, rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Pass the pre-employment tests at required results (WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT, etc.)
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to understand and communicate all safety requirements and other communications.
• Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product.
• Must be able to visually differentiate between different products and be able to hear warning alarms.
• Must be able to read, understand and complete the following: production schedules, bin check reports, quality defect tags, safety checks, production reports, defective product tags, product waste reports, and placards both raw and finished.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow quality management systems
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift. Carry/lift 50lbs for the duration of the shift if necessary.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently. Must be able to climb ladders to significant heights up to 20 feet.
• Must be able to shovel and sweep in a dusty area using the provided dust masks
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
• Must be able to talk and hear radio communication.