Packaging Assistant

Packaging AssistantAlbaugh wants you to be part of our team! Founded in 1979 by our Chairman Dennis Albaugh, we are the largest privately-owned company in the world providing the critical crop protection chemical products that farmers use to grow crops. Our tagline, "Your Alternative", signifies our aspiration to be the number one value proposition to help farmers reliably grow plentiful, high quality food. As a member of our team you will not only receive a competitive compensation and benefit package but also enjoy a friendly, family-oriented environment, personal growth and development opportunities, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work is contributing to feeding our world!Position Overview Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Packaging Assistant will: Safely and effectively operates and controls equipment and instrumentation in the assigned manufacturing unit. Maintains and monitors process equipment in accordance with established procedures and processes. Maintains and improves safety in the unit and is responsible for housekeeping in operating areas. Receives raw materials to produce finished products at the specified quality level. Supports and adheres to the principles of Responsible care and applicable requirements by protecting the environment and assuring the health, safety, and security of our employees, vendors, customers, suppliers, and our community. Performs additional work as assigned by the supervisor or manager. Works in packaging of agricultural chemicals, including fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.Principal Duties & Responsibilities Facilitates the packaging process, working with raw materials and packaging material and overseeing all steps of the process. Makes necessary adjustments to equipment Uses forklifts to move drums, totes, and pallets Meet quality standards without delaying production Maintains a clean and safe workplaceThe Qualifications The right candidate will be a safety-focused, motivated individual who can work both independently and as a team. Your qualifications ideally include: High school diploma or equivalent required Willingness to work overtime to support a continuous operation as needed to meet business obligations. Strong commitment to safety Positive attitude and willingness to learn Manufacturing experience is preferable Preferred Experience Forklift experienceAlbaugh offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package that recognizes performance and alignment with our values. Our employees enjoy work life balance and exceptional benefits. Albaugh benefits include: Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays Medical Dental Vision Retirement 401(k) Program Company Profit Sharing Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Long-Term Disability Benefits Short-Term Disability Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Rewards Program Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse ProgramAlbaugh, founded in 1979, produces and sells crop protection products used by farmers in our principal Markets in North America (United States and Canada), Mexico and LATAM North, Brazil, Argentina, and Europe. We offer competitive alternatives to meeting farmers' crop protection needs, thereby helping to secure an affordable supply of food. In each of our principal Markets, Albaugh operates efficient manufacturing facilities which assure the quality of the products we supply with rigorous standards of assuring environmental health and safety.Company Vision : To be the leading alternative for crop protection products globally. Company Mission : To create value for our customers by applying our unique efficiencies to provide a broad and sustainable portfolio of high quality, competitively- priced crop protection products. Core Values : Entrepreneurship & Focus, Efficiency & Competitiveness, Integrity & Responsibility, Persistence & Teamwork.Nearest Major Market: Kansas City