Packaging Operator II

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Packaging Operator II for Georgia - Co-Pack - Packaging 11p - 7a. You will operate automated packaging equipment, palletize and manage slurry processes, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, daily inspections, minor adjustments, and data input into CMMS/QMS systems. The role requires physical ability to stand, lift up to 60 pounds, and follow all safety/environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds frequently.
• Must understand safety and environmental requirements and follow related communications.
• Must be able to read and understand the Bill of Lading.

Responsibilities

• Operates automated packaging, bulk-bagging, palletizing, or slurry equipment.
• Sets up equipment and conducts daily inspections with minor adjustments as needed.
• Ensures safety, quality, and production targets are met.
• Samples packaged product to verify specifications.
• Interacts with computer systems for compliance, reporting, and QMS requirements.

Skills

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Bill of Lading reading

Job description

Department:

Georgia - Co-Pack - Packaging 11p - 7a

Reports To:

Georgia Packaging Supervisor

Job Summary:

• Packaging Operator II operates multiple single line of automated packaging equipment or major component, such as, slurry equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Operates automated packaging, bulk-bagging, palletizing, or slurry equipment
• If required, prepares and/or applies additives to the products, monitors results for compliance and takes appropriate action.
• Sets-up equipment, performs daily inspections, and makes minor adjustments to the equipment as necessary.
• Ensures the process safely drives quality and production to standards/targets.
• Samples packaged product to verify it meets specifications.
• Identifies non-conformance events, documents event, and takes appropriate actions.
• Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking product.
• Periodically weighs product packages to ensure weight specifications are met.
• Inspects supplies such as bags, bulk bags and pallets to ensure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels.
• Operates forklift to load trailers and/or move material. (Only if assigned,properly trained, and training documented)
• Interacts with the computer systems for compliance, reporting, email, machine set-up and QMS requirements.
• Input environmental, safety, production, maintenance, and shipping data utilizing the CMMS, QMS, AS/400, spreadsheets and/or hand written paper reports.
• Spot, set-up, load and move bulk trucks. (Only if assigned, properly trained and, training documented)
• Spot, set-up, load and move bulk railcars. (Only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented)
• Observes all safety rules, regulation, and precautions.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in process improvement activities.
• Performs area “workplace inspections” as required including environmental inspections.

Experience:

• Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.
• Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product.
• Must pass computer literacy assessment.
• Must be able to understand and act upon all safety and environmental requirements and other related communications.
• Must be able to visually differentiate between products and be able to hear audible alarms, instructions, and commands.
• Must be able to read and understand Bill of Lading.
• Must be able to efficiently interact with and use computer systems.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow quality management system.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to lift 60 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 meet all physical requirements of the position.

Hire Rate: $22.64 + $2.00 shift differential