Packaging Operator III, 3rd shift

Job Summary
The Packaging Operator III role is responsible for operating all sacking equipment to sack, with proper packaging, feeds from supply bins per Akralos specified feed formulations and packaging rates. This includes but is not limited to the operation of delivery equipment, scales, bag hangers, and scales, sewing heads, various conveyors and other packaging equipment. This is a 3rd shift role with a $3 and hour shift differential. The schedule is 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Facility Expectation

Follow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards
Ensure product quality expectations are met
Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices as required
Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and completion of all listed housekeeping duties per the master sanitation schedule
Work with other Operations colleagues to effectively communicate production issues
Once qualified, provide mentoring and training to new colleagues
Required to work overtime as specified by management
Attend training classes in-plant or at other locations as assigned

Work Duties

Required to follow the production lineup to package all feeds in accordance with Akralos Product Specifications and established quality guidelines

Notify Plant Leadership, if any out- of- spec quality conditions exist. This includes checking bag weights, proper clean- out, sequencing, labeling and other quality concerns before, during and after a packaging run. Must have adequate quality training

Safely and efficiently operate all necessary equipment at all times (i.e. fork truck, etc.)
Complete assigned work orders, paperwork and tasks in a timely manner
Provide training as necessary for new and existing employees when needed
Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Leadership

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
Good customer service must be exhibited at all times

Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, and gloves when required
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet working conditions
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a manufacturing environment
Self-motivated with a solid work ethic
Good attitude and works well in team atmosphere
Handles other duties as required
Maintain excellent attendance