Automated Packaging Operator

Job Summary

• Reporting to a Lead Person or Supervisor, the Automated Packaging Operator operates a full range of automated packaging equipment, packaging material for shipment, loading of trucks and handles data entry/supporting paperwork.              

Essential Functions

• Follow and support all safety rules and regulations.
• Operates all automated equipment.
• Operates Forklift.
• Reads and monitors electronic equipment and interprets the data to make adjustments as necessary.
• Sets-up equipment and performs daily inspections and makes minor adjustments as necessary.
• Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking product as necessary.
• Periodically weighs product packages to insure consistency.
• Conduct quality testing on raw materials, “in process materials” and on final product. 
• Generate necessary work orders and check completed maintenance work.
• Propose changes leading to improvements in safety, quality, operations and cost.
• Load trucks.
• Inspects supplies such as jugs, boxes, and pallets to ensure useable quality.
• Prepares daily reports as necessary.
• Handles daily computing. 
• Performs general plant clean-up and keeps work area clean and free of clutter.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including backup in the Verge plant.

Qualifications

• Experience with large ERP system preferred
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), and similar documents.
• Must be able to read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret the data
• Must be able to understand all safety requirements and other communications.
• Must be able to visually differentiate between different products and be able to hear warning alarms.
• Must be able to use computer programs, such as JD Edwards, Outlook, Word and Excel.  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently for the duration of shift, if necessary.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.
• Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone. 
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and pother as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.