Automated Packaging Operator

Job Overview:   

Packaging Operator A-Auto Multi-line operates multiple lines of automated packaging equipment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Operates automated packaging, bulk-bagging, and palletizing equipment.   

• Set up equipment, perform daily inspections, and make minor adjustments to the equipment as necessary.  

• Ensures the process safely drives quality and production to standards/targets.  

• Samples packaged product to verify it meets specifications. 

• Identifies non-conformance events, documents events, and takes appropriate actions.  

• Performs manual tasks such as hand-stacking products.    

• Periodically weighs product packages to ensure weight specifications are met.  

• Inspects supplies such as bags, bulk bags, and pallets to ensure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels.    

• Operates forklift to load trailers and/or move material. (Only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented) 

• Interacts with the computer systems for compliance, reporting, and machine set-up.  

• Input environmental, safety, production, maintenance, and shipping data utilizing the CMMS, QMS, AS/400, spreadsheets and/or handwritten paper reports. 

• Spot, set up, load, and move bulk trucks. (Only if assigned, properly trained, and, training documented)  

• Spot, set up, load, and move bulk railcars. (Only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented) 

• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and precautions.  

• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:  

Education:  

• HS Diploma or equivalent.  

Skills & Abilities: 

• Manufacturing or mining experience preferred. 

• Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product and must pass a computer literacy assessment. 

• able to visually differentiate between products and be able to hear audible alarms, instructions, and commands.  

• Must be able to read and understand Bill of Lading. 

• Must be able to efficiently interact with and use computer systems. 

• Must be able to comprehend and follow quality management systems.  

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift. 

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary.  

• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently 

• Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.  

• Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.