Operator, Packaging A Auto

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ripley (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an Operator, Packaging-Automated to run automated packaging lines in the Verge department and manage loading of trucks and data entry. You will monitor equipment, perform setup, inspections, and routine maintenance, while ensuring safety and quality throughout the shift.

The role requires reading specifications, interpreting data from electronic equipment, and maintaining PPE standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specs, SOPs, PWI, AIQ processes, and similar docs.
• Must read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret data.
• Must understand safety requirements and communications.
• Must visually differentiate products and hear warning alarms.
• Must use computer programs such as AS400, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must lift 50 pounds frequently during the shift.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairs/ladders are expected.
• Must climb ladders up to 110 feet.
• Must talk and hear radio communications and phone.
• Must operate with PPE as required in a hot/cold, dusty, loud plant.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Operates automated packaging equipment across Verge department.
• Load trucks and perform necessary paperwork and data entry.
• Set up equipment, perform inspections, and minor adjustments.
• Perform manual tasks such as hand stacking when needed.
• Periodically weigh packages to ensure consistency.
• Conduct quality testing on raw, in-process, and final product.
• Generate work orders and document maintenance.
• Suggest safety, quality, and cost improvements.
• Operate Verge equipment per procedures and process parameters (various devices).
• Load trucks/rail cars and inspect supplies for quality.
• Prepare daily reports and handle daily computing.
• Maintain clean work area and assist with other duties.

Skills

Reading specs & SOPs

Interpreting data from equipment

Safety compliance

Visual product differentiation

AS400 usage

Outlook/Word/Excel

Stand for shift

Lift 50 pounds

PPE usage

Radio/phone communications

Ladder/climb ability

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Overview:

Reporting to a Lead Person, Packaging Supervisor, the Operator, Packaging- Automated operates in all areas of the packaging and Verge department a full range of automated Packaging equipment to package material for shipment, handles loading of trucks and necessary paperwork and data entry.

Responsibilities:

• Follow and support all safety rules and regulations.
• Operates all automated 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 insure consistency.
• Conduct quality testing on raw materials, “in process materials” and on 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 operating procedures and within process parameters. This includes pin mixer(s), extruder(s), spherometer(s), fluid bed dryers, coolers, screens, baghouses, and scrubbers.
• Load trucks and rail cars.
• Inspects supplies such as jugs, boxes, and pallets to ensure usable quality.
• Prepares daily reports, as necessary.
• Handles daily computing.
• Performs general plant clean-up and keeps work area clean and free of clutter.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass the pre-employment tests at required results (WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT and Computer Literacy).

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Must be able to read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret the data
• Must be able to understand all safety requirements and other communications.
• Must be able to visually differentiate between assorted products and be able to hear warning alarms.
• Must be able to use computer programs, such as, AS400, Outlook Word and Excel.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.
• Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.