Packer Operator II - Pellet Mills

W.C. Bradley Co.; Peebles (OH); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The W.C. Bradley Co. seeks a skilled Packer Machine Operator II to independently run robotic packing and palletizing systems, ensuring product quality and efficient material flow on a production line.

You will monitor equipment, perform basic maintenance, and assist with line changeovers while mentoring junior operators. Forklift experience is required for moving finished goods and materials.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of automated or robotic packaging experience in an industrial setting.
• Current forklift certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment problems and perform line changeovers independently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in hot, dusty, or loud environments.

Aufgaben

• Independently set up and operate automated bagging equipment with minimal supervision.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on robotic and mechanical packing systems and escalate only complex issues to maintenance.
• Monitor bag weights, seals, and label accuracy to maintain product consistency.
• Perform line changeovers and minor mechanical fixes for bag size or product type.
• Set up and monitor the robotic palletizing system and ensure safe, stable shipping.
• Operate forklifts to stage pallets and manage packaging materials at the line.
• Record and report packaging output and downtime in production logs or digital systems.
• Assist with onboarding and training of Packer Machine Operator I team members.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Automated packaging systems

Robotic packaging

Forklift operation

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Jobbeschreibung

The Packer Machine Operator II is a skilled production team member responsible for independently operating, monitoring, and maintaining robotic packing and palletizing equipment to package BBQ wood pellets in 20- and 40-pound bags. This position ensures product quality, machine performance, and material flow while supporting continuous improvement and mentoring junior operators. Operator II is also responsible for using forklifts to transport finished goods to storage, identifying issues in the packing process, and collaborating with maintenance or supervisory staff when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advanced Packaging Operations

• Independently set up and operate automated bagging equipment with minimal supervision.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on robotic and mechanical packing systems and elevate only complex issues to maintenance.
• Monitor bag weights, seals, label accuracy, and ensure proper adjustments to maintain product consistency.
• Perform line changeovers and minor mechanical fixes as required for bag size or product type.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust the robotic palletizing system based on production requirements.
• Maintain palletizing alignment, stacking patterns, and shrink-wrap quality to ensure safe and stable shipping.
• Troubleshoot common robotic palletizer issues and collaborate with maintenance on system performance enhancements.

Material Handling & Inventory Flow

• Operate forklifts to stage empty pallets, move completed pallets to storage, and manage packaging material supply at the line.
• Accurately record and report packaging output and downtime in production logs or digital tracking systems.

Mentorship & Process Support

• Assist with the onboarding and training of Packer Machine Operator I team members.
• Recommend and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and 5S efforts within the packaging area.
• Communicate recurring equipment or product issues to shift leaders to drive long-term solutions.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all plant safety policies including PPE use, LOTO, and safe equipment handling.
• Perform daily equipment checks and basic preventative maintenance to ensure safe operation.
• Participate in safety huddles, quality checks, and incident reporting as required.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in automated or robotic packaging, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Current forklift certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot minor equipment problems and perform line changeovers independently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in hot, dusty, or loud environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced understanding of automated packaging systems, sensors, and controls.
• Ability to identify operational issues and take corrective action with minimal direction.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Familiarity with production metrics, downtime tracking, and continuous improvement tools.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, and reach for extended periods during the shift.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Must have the ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, repetitive motion, and hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to operate forklifts and other industrial equipment safely.Must be able to tolerate exposure to varying temperatures, dust, noise, and vibrations in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to visually inspect product quality and monitor digital displays or machine indicators.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For employment within the United States, the W.C. Bradley Co. uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired team members. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service at www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

The W.C. Bradley Co. is an Affrinative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or veteran status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination where we do business.

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