Packager

Balchem; Sleepy Eye (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota is looking for a dedicated machine operator. In this role, you will tend machines for packaging functions such as filling and labeling containers, ensuring high quality and compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and demonstrate physical capabilities to perform essential duties successfully. Continuous physical activity and teamwork are key components of this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, standing, and lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Some production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill bags or totes to proper weight according to specifications.
• Stack finished product on pallets for transport.
• Inspect equipment and report any problems.

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tends machine that performs one or more packaging functions such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, tying, packing, or wrapping containers by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fill bags or totes to proper weight according to plant and outside agency specifications
• Ensure that the bags are properly sealed so that no powder is leaking out of seal
• Stack finished product on pallets in a neat and orderly manner to facilitate good handling of the pallets in transport
• Properly label product according to instructions including product code, lot number and any special markings
• Sample product for lab and customer and inspect powder samples for any specks and foreign matter to ensure high quality of product and prevent contamination following Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain proper documentation of product packaged as well as rework and scrap produced to ensure accuracy of records; this includes records for metal detector checks, weight checks, equipment and utensil checks
• Inspect equipment to ensure it is in top working order, report any problems to supervisor or maintenance
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and HACCP Programs for safety of self and others as well as overall compliance
• Staging ingredients, cleaning your area and assisting fellow employees in cleaning or setting up other areas and other duties, jobs and functions as assigned or required
• Clean and sanitize packaging equipment and work area to eliminate contamination sources
• Conduct proficient CIP and COP processes to ensure cleanliness of equipment
• Performs general maintenance skills with basic hand tools as needed
• Other duties as may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• High school Diploma or equivalent preferred
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Some production experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Continuous physical activity through the work day such as climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, talking, repetitive motion and moving objects weighing up to 55 lbs.