Packaging Operator - Food Production & Safety Champion

Kansas Ag Connection; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Animal Nutrition in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our manufacturing team. This is a full-time, hourly position.

You will identify quality and safety issues, follow SOPs, operate forklift, and prepare reports for management. Training and supervision of temporary staff may be assigned.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, are mechanically inclined, can lift 50 lbs, and maintain strong attendance and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ years' experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Mechanically inclined and capable of using common hand tools.
• Knowledge of or capability to learn the cooking characteristics and proper handling of raw meat tissues.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Exceptional attendance and work ethic.
• Strong safety and math aptitude.
• Ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. above head without difficulty on a routine basis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate food safety and/or product integrity issues to appropriate personnel.
• Perform duties as assigned by Production Supervisor and/or other management personnel.
• Follow and review all standard operating procedures and recommend revisions for improvements.
• Insure all quality specifications associated with products are met.
• Prepare reports of production, safety incidents, etc. for review by Plant Manager and Operations Manager.
• Participate in safety meetings, comply with all safety policies, and report unsafe conditions or acts.
• Follow procedures dictated by Floor Traveler for each product.
• Instruct subordinate staff and/or temporary employees on job specific tasks.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tool use

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety & math

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ADM Animal Nutrition in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our manufacturing team. This is a full-time, hourly position.

You will identify quality and safety issues, follow SOPs, operate forklift, and prepare reports for management. Training and supervision of temporary staff may be assigned.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, are mechanically inclined, can lift 50 lbs, and maintain strong attendance and safety practices.