Packaging Operator

* High School Diploma or equivalent * Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience a preferred * Strong equipment and mechanical skills. * Ability to troubleshoot "on the fly" * Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with various provided computer tools * Strong understanding of how equipment and process affect product properties * Ability to work independently (self-directed) as well as a member of the Vectra Team * Strong oral and written communication skills * Excellent observation skills * Strong understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues. * Ability to: * work rotating shifts * climb 5 sets of stairs (5 stories) * lift 50lbs to chest level * use hand tools to tighten bolts * perform overhead work * operate a forklift (sit down and walk behind walkies) or other PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle) * Review packaging priorities, communicate needs to warehouse, and receive packaging supplies * Verify labels from control room for finished product labels * Verify scale accuracy per progression guide and record before packaging each shift * Operate packaging equipment and escalate emerging reliability issues * Package finished product per SOP and move to trailers * Complete turnarounds on packaging equip. (classifier, packaging station) per SOP/checklist * Coordinate movement of finished product trailers with warehouse * Verifies and validate the correct material to be used in packaging * Monitor classifier during transfer and escalate potential reliability and quality issues * Follow barcoding protocol for proper inventory management of materials * Ensure housekeeping meets standard for area (packaging station, classifier, East Warehouse) and trash cans/waste product bins emptied * Perform tasks per SOP, SOC, special instructions (e.g. weighing, bagging …) * Conduct Behavior Observations (BBO) and communicate Haz Recs and Near Miss * Provide inputs to improve SOPs * Perform general housekeeping responsibilities in operations areas as needed. * High School Diploma or equivalent * Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience a preferred * Strong equipment and mechanical skills. * Ability to troubleshoot "on the fly" * Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with various provided computer tools * Strong understanding of how equipment and process affect product properties * Ability to work independently (self-directed) as well as a member of the Vectra Team * Strong oral and written communication skills * Excellent observation skills * Strong understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues. * Ability to: * work rotating shifts * climb 5 sets of stairs (5 stories) * lift 50lbs to chest level * use hand tools to tighten bolts * perform overhead work * operate a forklift (sit down and walk behind walkies) or other PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle) * Review packaging priorities, communicate needs to warehouse, and receive packaging supplies * Verify labels from control room for finished product labels * Verify scale accuracy per progression guide and record before packaging each shift * Operate packaging equipment and escalate emerging reliability issues * Package finished product per SOP and move to trailers * Complete turnarounds on packaging equip. (classifier, packaging station) per SOP/checklist * Coordinate movement of finished product trailers with warehouse * Verifies and validate the correct material to be used in packaging * Monitor classifier during transfer and escalate potential reliability and quality issues * Follow barcoding protocol for proper inventory management of materials * Ensure housekeeping meets standard for area (packaging station, classifier, East Warehouse) and trash cans/waste product bins emptied * Perform tasks per SOP, SOC, special instructions (e.g. weighing, bagging …) * Conduct Behavior Observations (BBO) and communicate HazRecs and Near Miss * Provide inputs to improve SOPs * Perform general housekeeping responsibilities in operations areas as needed.