Packaging Operator

Job Title: Refinery Operator – Threonine Packaging 

Property of: CJ Bio America

 1946 Harvest Ave.

 Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Job #: PROD_R_ Packaging Operator - Threonine

REV: 11/12/2018

Department: Refinery 

Reports to: Refinery Manager

Career Path: T

Function: Production

■Full-Time □Temp 

□ Part-Time

□ Exempt

■ Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Operate equipment to package dry granulated Threonine while ensuring accuracy, efficiency and product integrity meet or exceed company standards. This position works 12-hour rotating shifts (36 / 48 hours per week alternating, which includes days, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate equipment to package dry granulated Threonine while ensuring accuracy, efficiency and product integrity meet or exceed company standards 


• Inspects packaged product to verify conformance to specifications, i.e. ensure bags are sealed correctly, weights are within range and printing is correct.


• Perform scale calibration, magnetic separator and metal detection verification checks and report any abnormal findings to management


• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and communicate service requests to the maintenance department as necessary 


• Maintain a clean work area.


• Confirm all paperwork (number of pallets, rejects, etc.) is correctly completed.


• Collect samples as required 


• Perform other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Ability to multi-task


• Communicate effectively and participate in a continuous improvement culture, including utilizing problem solving skills; be flexible to all shifts 


• Willingness to cross-train into other areas; ensure conformance to standard work by following SOP’s; communicate any issues to the appropriate resources in a timely manner 


• Basic mathematical, mechanical and troubleshooting skills 


• General computer use skills

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position works 12-hour rotating shifts (36 / 48 hours per week alternating, which includes days, weekends, holidays and overtime. 


• This position works in a manufacturing environment, which includes exposures to moving mechanical parts, high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions and temperatures, hazardous chemicals, high pressure steam, dust


• This position regularly requires standing, walking extended distances, ascending/descending stairs extended distances, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, ascending/descending ladders. The position regularly requires reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, close/distance vision

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma / GED


• Production and/or maintenance experience is preferred 

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities form time to time, as needed. This job description is subject to change at any time.