Production Operator C

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Packaging Supervisor, the Packaging Operator (C) main task is to:
Perform tasks assigned to operations such as quality inspections, equipment preparation, process sampling, operating equipment lines, inventory movements (physical and within company ERP system), unloading/loading product from rail cars, tanks, ISO’s, tank trucks, totes, drums, and pails.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow written or oral instructions regarding daily tasks and job duties.
• Operate packaging machinery of several types at the production line, always performing actions safely.
• Sort and weigh products after packaging to ensure requirements are met and no mistakes have been made.
• Apply labels and transfer products to warehouse locations.
• Perform simple maintenance on your machine to ensure it is completely functional and safe to operate.
• Perform tasks assigned to operations such as quality inspections, equipment preparation, process sampling, operating equipment lines, inventory movements (physical and within company ERP system), unloading/loading product from rail cars, tanks, ISO’s, tank trucks, totes, drums, and pails.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report the following to supervisor: equipment defects or malfunctions; out of spec material or contamination; safety issues or incidents.
• Complete paperwork and other minor administrative tasks carefully ensuring all information is entered correctly and clearly.
• Support other machine operators to ensure no workers become fatigued or distracted during daily operation.
• Perform plant cleanup standard tasks during and at the end of an operation or workday.
• Exhibits and practices the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors

Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Graduate or GED desired but not required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months warehouse experience.
• Knowledge of and experience working with hazardous materials.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be able to multitask, stay organized, detailed, and focused and show a high level of initiative.
• Ability to identify and then implement process and productivity improvements.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and completely, understand the importance of detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.
• Computer/ERP system experience.
• Must have a desire to learn, grow and take on additional responsibilities.
• Must be able to learn quickly, retain knowledge and follow instructions.
• Must be able to read and interpret a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use their hands and arms to handle, feel, or reach.
• The team member frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The team member is occasionally required to sit.
• The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally move or manipulate drums weighing between 200-600 pounds.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.25 /hour