Bagger jobs in Vermont

Job Description and Workstation Instructions

The following page(s) contain workstation responsibility for Bagging and Sewing Operators. Those employees who are qualified for this specific position will be required to read and sign verifying they understand and accept the job description, workstation duties, and responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities :

This job description responsibility will be part of the training program for all newly hired employees and current employees.

Bagging and Sewing Operator

Bag Operator

• Must be physical capable to handle routinely up to 60 pound packages.
• Must be able to perform this job in a safe manner so as not to cause and injury to other employees or damage equipment.
• Must be able to read and write English and have an understanding of weights and measures
• At no time should an attempt be made by an employee to lift a package of feed weighing 100 lbs. or more. ASK FOR ASSISTANCE.
• Must know how to read scales in pounds.
• Bagger must continuously update the chalk board in the batching room indicating the bagging bin status. Making sure to understand which bagging bin is to be opened for the next run.
• Must understand what the Product Identification Code (Lot / Batch) number is and its significance. Must ensure all batches have their own Lot numbers on both bags and in NBi system. SOP NB216-OMT, section 6 :
• Ensure the lot code is set correctly on the marking wheel going on crepe tape.
• The first character indicates the packaging site (S St. Albans,
• The second and third characters are numerical equivalents for the month (01 January, 02 February, etc)
• The fourth and fifth characters are the date. If the date is the 1st through the 9th precede those digits with a zero so the date is always two digits.

The 1st 01, 2nd 02, etc.)

• The sixth character is the last digit of the year. The year is always represented by a single digit (2012 2, 2013 3, etc)
• The last two characters are the sequential number of the batch packaged during that date. For the 1st through the 9th batches precede those digits with a zero so at least two digits are in place.

The 1st batch 01, 2nd 02, etc.)

• If production of more than 99 batches occurs in a 24 hour period the last three characters will indicate the sequential number of the batch packaged.
• Must be able to complete the Bagging Check Weigh Form 60.
• Must insure they have correct understanding of labels. Make sure proper labels are attached to the correct premix; tags (labels) will be placed on baggers paperwork for that run by batch mixer.
• Must have an understanding of sequencing and flushing procedures both medicated and non-medicated. All lime flush bags must be labeled medicated flush / Non-Medicated flush and put into the trash that day.
• All medicated partial bags will be sewed shut put in trash immediately at end of run, trash will be put into dumpsters at the end of day.
• Non-Medicated partials will be put on to partial racks assigned by weight of partial bags, all bags will be labeled, sewed shut and have a PID attached Any partial under 15 pounds will get put into trash.
• Will be responsible for cleaning his or her work area before the end of their specific shift.
• Must keep work area clean and free of dust build up on equipment, ledges, floor, walls, etc. Must have an understanding of safe hazards of dust control and feed safety hazards of pathogens.
• Put all trash into yellow trash pail marked TRASH.
• Must be able to recognize by sight each feed type, color, clumps, density, etc.
• Must know equipment and bin routing layout.
• Must coordinate bagging activities with daily production runs by batch operator.
• Any other responsibilities as requested or required by the plant manager.

Sewing and Bagging operators must read and understand SOP NB216-OMT .

Education :

• high school diploma or equivalent
• Steel Toed Shoes Required.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE CANDIDATE STARTS THE ASSIGNMENT.

Last updated : 2024-05-05