Operator, Packaging A Auto 3pm-11pm

Oil Dri Corporation; Mississippi; On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Production Company in Ripley, Mississippi seeks a Packaging-Automated Operator to run the full range of automated packaging equipment and oversee loading of trucks with accurate paperwork and data entry. The role requires following safety rules, setting up and inspecting equipment, and maintaining clean work areas.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, interpreting data to adjust processes, performing inspections, testing materials, and contributing to maintenance and process

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass required pre-employment tests (WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT and Computer Literacy).
• Must read and understand product specs, SOPs, PWI, AIQ processes and related docs.
• Able to read/monitor electronic equipment and interpret data.
• Understand safety requirements and continuous communications.

Responsibilities

• Follow and support all safety rules and regulations.
• Operates all automated equipment.
• Reads and monitors electronic equipment and interprets data to adjust as needed.
• Set up equipment, perform daily inspections, and make minor adjustments.
• Load trucks and complete necessary paperwork.
• Conduct quality testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and final product.
• Generate work orders and check maintenance work.
• Propose changes to improve safety, quality, operations and cost.
• Operate Verge processing equipment per SOPs and within parameters.
• Inspect supplies for usable quality and keep the area clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading specs & procedures

Safety compliance

Operate automated packaging equipment

Data entry & paperwork

Physical stamina (lift 50 lbs)

Radio/phone communications

PPE compliance

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Oil-Dri Production Company, PO Box 476, Ripley, Mississippi, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.
• 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.
• 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 pother as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.