Packaging Operator

Bunge; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 30,220 - 43,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company in Decatur, Alabama, seeks a Packaging Operator to safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting production line issues, quality checks, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have good communication skills, the ability to perform physical labor, and a high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role offers a shift schedule and health benefits including wellness plans and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor routinely.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line equipment and ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot production line issues and perform package quality checks.
• Maintain safety levels and sanitation of work area.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Ability to perform strenuous physical labor

Ability to work at heights

Ability to work outdoors

Ability to learn technical procedures

Dependable attendance

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Location: Decatur, Alabama, United States

A Day in the Life:

The Packaging Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of packaging equipment, performing preventive maintenance, making minor repairs and producing quality product per production schedule while maintaining safety expectations.

Position Details:

• 8, 10, or 12-hour shift schedule including off shifts, weekends, and rotations.
• Pay: $26.59 an hour.
• Bunge offers health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operate production line equipment (votators, shortening, liquid and tote line).
• Troubleshoot production line issues to identify problems.
• Perform and complete package quality checks and respond to problems, identify and handle off-quality products, and package supplies.
• Interpret tank inventories and valve and pump settings to ensure the correct product is being filled and pumped.
• Load and unload railcars and trucks.
• Pump and/or dump ingredients into oil products.
• Collect product samples from tanks, railcars, and tank trucks for analysis.
• Transfer oil products throughout facility.
• Collect inventory of storage tanks.
• Operate a forklift for warehouse, loading, receiving.
• Maintain a safe work environment, identifying hazards and exposures, and being willing to approach others about safety.
• Maintain documents for processes as required by quality and operation systems.
• Maintain sanitation levels of work area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to routinely perform strenuous physical labor.
• Ability to work at heights, around water, or in confined spaces.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to learn technical procedures using company-provided computer equipment.
• Dependable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED.