Packaging Operator - $3K Sign-On, Day/Night Shift

Actus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Job summary

Actus Nutrition is seeking a Packaging Operator to join the Mountain Lake, MN team. You will set up, adjust and operate packaging equipment on a moving assembly line following established procedures.

Shift: Day, 6:00PM-6:00AM on a rotational schedule. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $23.00/hour USD based on experience, with a $1.00 night shift differential. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new hires.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience or equivalent skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Licensed Forklift Operator or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the basic function and operation of all packaging equipment and perform each and all packaging line operations.
• Ensure that packaging specifications, requirements and standards are met.
• Report quality and production issues to the supervisor.
• Communicate with the operator you are relieving to gain knowledge of the present state of the equipment and production run.
• Review previous shift paperwork/labels and follow the set production schedules closely.
• Assure that we have taken all necessary samples of finished and ingredient products.
• Assist with the metal detector checks at the start of every shift as needed.
• Stage all necessities (totes, bags, pallets, skid sheets, placards, pen, marker, whirl-paks, spoons) that are needed for your shift.
• Assist in assuring that all pallets of product, after each run, are taken out of the tote room and are placarded accurately as needed.
• Make sure packaging room necessities (bags, brooms, whirl-paks, paperwork, vacuum cleaner and utensils) are stored neatly in their assigned places. (Nothing on floor).
• Monitor various aspects of the bagging system to assure it is running smoothly and not backing up. Periodically check for bagging or product quality issues and communicate any findings with supervisor immediately.
• Ensure all bags are stacked neatly and inside of the pallet at all times.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift license

Computer skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Actus Nutrition is seeking a Packaging Operator to join the Mountain Lake, MN team. You will set up, adjust and operate packaging equipment on a moving assembly line following established procedures.

Shift: Day, 6:00PM-6:00AM on a rotational schedule. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $23.00/hour USD based on experience, with a $1.00 night shift differential. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new hires.