Packaging Operator

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience a preferred

Strong equipment and mechanical skills.

Ability to troubleshoot "on the fly"

Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with various provided computer tools

Strong understanding of how equipment and process affect product properties

Ability to work independently (self-directed) as well as a member of the Vectra Team

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent observation skills

Strong understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues.

Ability to:

work rotating shifts

climb 5 sets of stairs (5 stories)

lift 50lbs to chest level

use hand tools to tighten bolts

perform overhead work

operate a forklift (sit down and walk behind walkies) or other PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle)

Review packaging priorities, communicate needs to warehouse, and receive packaging supplies

Verify labels from control room for finished product labels

Verify scale accuracy per progression guide and record before packaging each shift

Operate packaging equipment and escalate emerging reliability issues

Package finished product per SOP and move to trailers

Complete turnarounds on packaging equip. (classifier, packaging station) per SOP/checklist

Coordinate movement of finished product trailers with warehouse

Verifies and validate the correct material to be used in packaging

Monitor classifier during transfer and escalate potential reliability and quality issues

Follow barcoding protocol for proper inventory management of materials

Ensure housekeeping meets standard for area (packaging station, classifier, East Warehouse) and trash cans/waste product bins emptied

Perform tasks per SOP, SOC, special instructions (e.g. weighing, bagging ...)

Conduct Behavior Observations (BBO) and communicate Haz Recs and Near Miss

Provide inputs to improve SOPs

Perform general housekeeping responsibilities in operations areas as needed.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience a preferred

Strong equipment and mechanical skills.

Ability to troubleshoot "on the fly"

Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with various provided computer tools

Strong understanding of how equipment and process affect product properties

Ability to work independently (self-directed) as well as a member of the Vectra Team

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent observation skills

Strong understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues.

Ability to:

work rotating shifts

climb 5 sets of stairs (5 stories)

lift 50lbs to chest level

use hand tools to tighten bolts

perform overhead work

operate a forklift (sit down and walk behind walkies) or other PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle)

Review packaging priorities, communicate needs to warehouse, and receive packaging supplies

Verify labels from control room for finished product labels

Verify scale accuracy per progression guide and record before packaging each shift

Operate packaging equipment and escalate emerging reliability issues

Package finished product per SOP and move to trailers

Complete turnarounds on packaging equip. (classifier, packaging station) per SOP/checklist

Coordinate movement of finished product trailers with warehouse

Verifies and validate the correct material to be used in packaging

Monitor classifier during transfer and escalate potential reliability and quality issues

Follow barcoding protocol for proper inventory management of materials

Ensure housekeeping meets standard for area (packaging station, classifier, East Warehouse) and trash cans/waste product bins emptied

Perform tasks per SOP, SOC, special instructions (e.g. weighing, bagging ...)

Conduct Behavior Observations (BBO) and communicate HazRecs and Near Miss

Provide inputs to improve SOPs

Perform general housekeeping responsibilities in operations areas as needed.