What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator 3rd Shift position at Ingredients Plus?
Summary
Reporting to the Production Operations Supervisor, the Packaging Operator will be responsible for loading and unloading finished products and raw materials for customer’s use, operating packaging equipment, as well as other assigned duties. This position is Sunday - Thursday 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Follows and complies with all appropriate company safety rules and regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, and any and all local, state, or federal agencies to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
- Follows all appropriate safety procedures while loading, and unloading product
- Unload dry sugar railcars for our automated bagging system for 50# and 100 # bags
- Load finished product onto van trailers
- Operate forklift, tractors, trailers and/or moving railcars using hand jack or forklift
- Prepares work orders for major maintenance or repairs to equipment
- Ability to recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate responses
- May be required to work flexible hours and be able to work Monday thru Sunday, if needed
- Clean and maintain assigned work areas
- Turn off equipment when not in use
- Immediately report any vehicle or equipment defects, accidents, injuries, and vehicle or equipment damage
- Immediately complete all required accident or incident reports
- Assist in cleaning and repairing tasks
- Use of all types of hand tools (I.E.: railcar bars, railcar vibrator, pneumatic railcar gate opener, shovels, wrenches, etc.)
- Operates power/air tools and equipment (I.E.: rail car bar, fork lift, etc.)
- Performs other duties may be assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong safety performance and value for safety
- Knowledge of equipment operation and use of tools
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Flexibility in accepting change and an attitude of continuous improvement
- Able to wear protective gear correctly during the work day
- Proper handling of food grade chemicals
- Strong attendance record
- Willingness and ability to work afternoon and evening shifts, and weekends
- Willing to work in a fast-paced environment
Required education and experience
- High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent in job related experience.
Work environment and physical demands
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds routinely
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, and walk long distances
- Ability to stand, crouch, kneel, and sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, stretch, and twist
- Ability to reach, push, pull, grasp
Benefits include:
- Direct deposit paid weekly.
- Quarterly performance bonus opportunities!
- Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance plans - Eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire.
- Free health savings account with employer contribution.
- Fidelity 401(k) with competitive employer match - fully vested from date of hire.
- 3 weeks paid time off plus sick time (pro-rated based on start date).
- 9 paid company holidays and 3 paid personal holidays.
- Boot allowance twice per year.
- Protective equipment and company swag provided.
- Free life insurance up to $150,000.
- Free employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverages.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- And more!
Travel required
- The home office for this role is indicated at the top of this job description. Travel to other Ingredients Plus locations may be required as business needs arise.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
