Packaging Operator II

American Sugar Refining; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tellus Products, LLC is seeking a Packaging Operator II to run the packaging line, box and palletize finished goods, and ensure GMP/SQF compliance. The role includes verifying metal detectors, logging calibrations, and verifying lot codes.

Responsibilities include checking product quality, labeling pallets, understanding lot codes, and documenting pallet records. Strong communication and physical endurance are essential, with weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable and well organized.
• Able to frequently lift 25–60 pounds.
• Must be able to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate the packaging line and box finished goods.
• Paletize cases at end of packaging line.
• Create Pallet IDs and use correct lot coding system.
• Perform hourly metal detector verification and complete calibration log.
• Check products for quality and notify shift lead if not conforming.
• Understand and validate product lot codes.
• Label finished pallets using pallet tagging systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, GMP/SQF-compliant work area.
• Know SAP material numbers for product identification.
• Record all completed pallets for the shift.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Reliability & organization

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tellus Products, LLC is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint.

OVERVIEW:

Our manufacturing company needs a full-time Packaging Operator II to work on the packaging line to handle all finished goods. This position requires one to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization and all quality and safety policies. Packaging Operators must be able to utilize the packaging equipment efficiently, box the finished product and palletize the cases at the end of the packaging line. One must also be able to create Pallet ID's and utilize the correct lot coding system.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Perform hourly metal detector verification test to ensure the metal detector is working properly
• Complete metal detector calibration log (300-F-017)
• Have the ability to operate the Lantech Case Erector and Case Sealer, BMG Bagger, MOTUS Cart Unloader and Mettler Toledo Metal Detector
• Check each product prior to packing for any visible non-conforming product
• Notify Shift Lead immediately if any product does not meet Tellus quality standards
• Have the ability to understand and validate product lot codes
• Have the ability to utilize pallet tagging systems to accurately label all finished pallets
• Must be able to efficiently box product
• Must be able to efficiently palletize
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working area, abiding by GMP and SQF policies
• Know SAP material numbers to correctly identify product
• Record all completed pallets for the shift

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be flexible, reliable and well organized
• Work and disciplinary record will be considered
• Good verbal, reading and writing skills
• Physically able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to: sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling, lifting, reaching and pulling.
• Must be able to frequently lift 25 to 60 pounds
• This position requires the flexibility to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, as needed based on business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.