Production Operator

Kissner Group; New Castle, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kissner Milling Company in Delaware is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Operator to manage and maintain packaging lines, including scales, baggers, and heat sealers. You will ensure efficiency through cleaning and preventive maintenance, perform visual inspections, and verify weights and seals.

This role requires training as both hopper and sealer, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, overtime availability, and strict adherence to QEHS policies such as HACCP.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Overtime availability.
• PPE required (hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hi-visibility).
• English communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience with packaging and mobile equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-inspections of the work area before starting production.
• Operate packaging lines and related equipment to meet production demands.
• Conduct weight checks every 30 minutes and record data.
• Label finished product pallets into inventory.
• Maintain housekeeping and assist technicians and supervisors as needed.
• Follow QEHS policies including HACCP compliance.

Skills

Packaging experience

Mobile equipment

English communication

Overtime availability

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kissner Milling Company is a major salt and packaged ice melt manufacturer and distributor, supplying a wide range of high-quality products to North America for over 130 years. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality in all our product offerings through commitment to excellence, focused effort, and intelligent product innovation. In joining our industry-leading team, you will contribute to upholding the highest standards of quality in all aspects of our business.

The 3rd Shift Production Operator operates and maintains the facility’s packaging lines, including scales, manual baggers, and heat sealers. They ensure equipment runs efficiently through regular cleaning and maintenance. The operator performs visual inspections of the bags, checks seals, and conducts weight checks to ensure proper product quantity. The role requires training as both a hopper and sealer.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform pre-inspections of the work area before starting production.
• Adhere to safety policies and report any concerns to the supervisor.
• Communicate any equipment or work area deficiencies to the Supervisor or Lead.
• Ensure the correct product is packaged in the right bag.
• Operate machinery, including forklifts, to meet production demands.
• Conduct weight checks every 30 minutes and record the data.
• Label finished product pallets into inventory.
• Maintain housekeeping within the assigned area and other plant regions when bagging is not required.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures as needed.
• Monitors stretch wrapping equipment and replenish empty wrap rolls.
• Ensure empty bags are stocked for the bag filler.
• Verify product code dates and visually inspect products for foreign materials.
• Ensure bags and pallets are free from damage and contamination.
• Keep the work area clean according to GMP policies.
• Assist technicians and supervisors as needed.
• Follow accepted procedures and practices.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Follow all Quality, Environmental Health, and Safety (QEHS) policies, including HACCP compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior experience with packaging and mobile equipment is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills in both oral and written English.
• Knowledge of industrial environments is required.
• Must be available for overtime as necessary.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and hi-visibility apparel are required.
• Work in environments with varying temperatures, humidity, noise, and dust.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
• Able to pull, push, carry, and lift 50lb.

At Kissner Milling Company, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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