Packager, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Overview

Position Summary The Packager is responsible for processing colostrum products and packaging the finished granular powder. This includes guiding powder through the tube sifter and metal detector, as well as taking samples, weighing, sealing and stacking colostrum packages. The Packager must remain vigilant and closely monitors all phases of the packaging process to ensure the equipment is in proper working order and functioning appropriately.

The employee is responsible for adhering to production schedules and ensuring a steady flow of product is maintained at all times. Maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe work environment is a primary responsibility for the Packager. Disassembling, hand cleaning, and reassembling equipment is a requirement as well.

• Ensures the dryer and packaging machines are functioning at the highest level of efficiency
• Pays special attention to the machine to ensure proper bagging is completed based on product specifications
• Promotes and complies with all safety standards to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Performs other jobs such as bottling and labeling when needed
• Takes steps to ensure product loss/waste is at a minimum
• Maintains a clean working environment at all times. Routinely engages in established clean-in-place (CIP) processes that include disassembling, hand cleaning and reassembling equipment used in the packaging process
• Fills, lifts and moves 44-55 lb. bags of dry colostrum powders
• Operates forklift to transport product within the plant
• Performs other duties as assigned and when needed

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• Knowledge of the drying/bagging process is required
• Safety and sanitization knowledge is required
• General knowledge of machines, production lines, and processing is required
• The ability to maintain company confidentiality is required
• The ability to monitor, maintain and repair industrial equipment is required
• The ability to remain on task and alert at all times is required
• Previous production skills and experience preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of these knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

Automated controls, touchscreen, and electronic system monitoring is required. Specific computer program experience is not required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that could be expected of an employee in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Incumbents will be expected to alternate between standing, and walking throughout the course of a 12 hour shift. Must be capable of communicating with others both verbally and in writing; will be expected to use hands or fingers to manipulate equipment.

Frequently required to reach below and/or above waist level and below and/or above shoulders or head. Frequently required to lift & carry up 55 lbs. Frequently climbs stairs and ladders.

Vision requirements include close, distance, and midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus near and far frequently.

The work environment is moderately noisy and includes running machines, frequent interruptions and moderate traffic. Incumbents will have extended exposure to wet, dry, humid, very hot temperatures (temperatures reaching 150-160 degrees), cold, and/or hazardous conditions. Knowledge of dealing with hazardous chemicals is required.