What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACKING OPERATOR position at Kent Shared Services (Kent Corporation)?
Looking to join a six-time US Best Managed Company award winner? Blue Seal/KENT Nutrition Group, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Packing Operator in Richford, VT.
- The compensation range for this role is $20.00 - $23.00 an hour in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate all feed manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Mix and prepare livestock feeds efficiently and in a manner that assures accuracy and high quality.
- Ensure KNG’s quality assurance protocol is met regarding ingredient receiving, load-out, and bagging.
- Report any factors that may influence the quality and safety of the finished feed and ingredients to the immediate supervisor.
- Observe and enforce all company policies & procedures.
- Make sure all samples are representative of the feed and are properly prepared before they are submitted to the Quality Control supervisor for review (splitting, profile is inspected, etc.).
- Make sure all feeds that require a shakeout are shaken out and results recorded.
- Make sure all appropriate quality control reports are completed on every run of feed logged.
- Make sure all runs meet yield guidelines. If a run of feeds does not meet guide lines notify Quality Control Supervisor immediately.
- Make sure all feed is in proper bag, and correct tag is used and legible.
- Make sure lot code on crepe tape is legible.
- Other duties as assigned by plant management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Good communication, verbal, written and math skills.
- Work and cooperate with all fellow employees.
- Thorough understanding of cGMP’s.
- Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.
- Knowledge of FSMA.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to safely lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to working height, as job requires.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
Salary : $20 - $23
