Manual Packaging Operator

Job Overview: Reporting to a Lead Person or the Packaging Supervisor, the Packaging Operator operates a range of manual or automated packaging equipment to package product for shipment and acts in accordance with the Core Values of Oil-Dri.

Responsibilities: * Operates one or more of the following types of equipment: filler, baler, bag closure, stacker or palletizer, labeler, sewing machine, stretch and bale wrappers, shrink wrappers, conveyor, robotic bag placers, date coders, heat sealer, case and pale sealer, case erector & weigh scales.

* Performs multiple of manual tasks such as: stacking, labeling, weighing, reworking, wrapping, case erecting, de-nesting, lid in-placement, bag insertion, threading of tape machine, magazine loading, and bulk bag filling as necessary.

* Sets-up equipment, makes minor adjustments to equipment as necessary, performs daily inspections and keeps equipment clean and in good working order.

* Inspects supplies such as jugs, boxes, and pallets to insure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels * Samples packaged product to verify it meets specifications.

Identifies non-conformance events and takes appropriate actions.

Periodically weighs product to ensure eight specifications are met.

Documents results.

* Input environmental, production, shipping, downtime, etc.

information on computer and/or handwritten reports.

* Required to practice safe work habits and use proper safety equipment per job requirements.

Assist in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

* Must satisfactorily participate in all corporate and local polices in regards to safety; such as the Taft STOP program, reporting near misses and/or adhering to the principles of SHE Pillar.

Obey all Company, State, and Federal safety policies, rules and regulations.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education: * Pass the pre-employment tests at required results (WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT, etc.) * Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.

Skills & Abilities: * Must be able to understand and communicate all safety requirements and other communications.

* Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product.

* Must be able to visually differentiate between different products and be able to hear warning alarms.

* Must be able to read, understand and complete the following: production schedules, bin check reports, quality defect tags, safety checks, production reports, defective product tags, product waste reports, and placards both raw and finished.

* Must be able to comprehend and follow quality management systems * Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.

Carry/lift 50lbs for the duration of the shift if necessary.

* Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.

Must be able to climb ladders to significant heights up to 20 feet.

* Must be able to shovel and sweep in a dusty area using the provided dust masks * Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.

* Must be able to talk and hear radio communication.