Packing Operator

Description

About us:

With over a century of expertise, Adam's Group is a fifth-generation family-owned company providing global solutions to the food industry. As a leading supplier of organic and non-GMO bulk and specialty oils, lecithin, and grains, we serve B2B customers in the natural and organic space, including food manufacturers, infant nutrition brands, and industrial processors. We are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that support innovation and clean-label formulations.

Position Summary:

The Packing Big Filler Operator is a member of the Packing Team reporting directly to the Packing Supervisor. The Packing Big Filler Operator is accountable and responsible for the set-up, operation and cleanliness of the tote and drum filler, to meet established quality and customer specifications. This is a swing shift (1:30pm-10:00pm).

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains and utilizes warehouse space in an efficient manner
• Understands and stages needed materials to perform filler operations
• Ability to properly connect/disconnect ISO tankers, supplying oil to the filler operation
• The critical understanding of identifying the oil to be connected to the filling line
• Understands the importance of positive control of all filler documentation
• Understand the requirement and be properly trained in the packing department CCP#1 – Filter change
• Able to identify orders based on the supplied packing schedule
• Full understanding of lot numbers assigned to each order
• Understand and accomplish proper flushing of the packing line between orders
• Familiarize and follow packing SOPs to ensure proper procedures
• Complete seal application and documentation of seal numbers to production documentation
• Able to build Spacekraft totes and properly align drums for filling
• Understand the importance of food safety concerning the sealing of drums and totes
• Knowledge and understanding of nitrogen blanket requirements for totes and drums
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment adhering to food safety guidelines
• Learn and maintain proper use of personal protection equipment (P.P.E.)
• Understand and follow the requirement for the use of hair coverings and hand washing in the packing department
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Superintendent of Operations and the Plant Manager
• Ensure all tasks are completed safely as assigned to the shift
• Participate in all audits, ensuring all areas are audit-ready at all times
• Follow all safety rules and requirements, attending safety meetings, and tailgates
• Other duties as directed or required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis
• Intermediate level in general computer applications use
• Able to understand written or oral instructions in English

Skills and Competencies:

• Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to clearly communicate to co-workers and management
• Intermediate level in general computer applications use
• Able to understand written or oral instructions in English
• Must be, or become forklift operator certified

Working Conditions:

• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during the week, weekends and/or holidays as directed by management

Food Safety Policy:

Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them. You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.

Salary : $20