Bagging Automation Operator

Bagging Automation Operator

Ralco is a family-owned agricultural health and nutrition company with a global presence, distributing products in over 40 countries. Inspired by nature and powered by science, Ralco develops innovative, natural solutions to support plant and animal health.

Job Summary: Bagging Automation Operators are responsible for ensuring that a company's products or services are produced in a timely and efficient manner, focusing on the bagging and packaging process of finished product. They are trained in operating, controlling, and maintaining high-speed sophisticated machines and equipment that are used in manufacturing products. This job description is not meant to be all inclusive and duties may vary based on departmental and company needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Correctly run and troubleshoot palletizing equipment.
• Obtain and record samples, tote weights and bag count as needed.
• Be familiar with finished products, ingredients and the MSDS book.
• Read and understand product tags for description, product number, lot number and weight, and proper packaging.
• Operate the forklifts and other equipment safely.
• Ability to load and unload trailers/bulk bag trucks.
• Pull bags of ingredients from warehouse.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area
• Follow all safety and quality control measures.

Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the needs of the company.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and write English
• Aptitude for math, problem solving, and mechanics
• Able to act quickly when a problem arises
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Physical strength and coordination
• Aligns with RALCO's Values and Purpose: Values : Courageous Curiosity, Driven to Deliver, Master your Craft, Root for the Team, People Matter Most, Keep It Simple. Purpose: Ralco creates effective natural solutions that address agriculture's greatest challenges.

Job Requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Production experience preferred. Location: Hahn Plant in Marshall, MN.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Activity - Rarely - Occasionally - Frequently - Constantly

% of time - 0% to 25% - 26% to 50% - 51% to 75% - 76% to 100%

Carrying ? 50 lbs. - X

Climbing - X

Driving - X

Finger Dexterity - X

Hearing - X

Kneeling - X

Lifting ? 50 lbs. - X

Pulling ? 20 lbs. - X

Pushing ? 20 lbs. - X

Reaching - X

Seeing - X

Sitting - X

Standing - X

Twisting - X

Typing - X

Walking - X

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key work duties.

Starting Pay: $18.50 per hour with opportunity for multiple increases within the first year. Opportunity for overtime.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (with Employer contributions), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability (with Employer contributions), Voluntary Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Accident Insurance, Group Hospital Insurance.
• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• 401-K with company match up to 4% and 100% vested day one.
• Paid Time Off
• Discounted Gym Memberships