Production Laborer/Packer

Job Description

Job Description Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Packer/Laborer is responsible for monitoring and operating manual and highly automated production equipment.

Essential Functions:

These areas of responsibility will include but not be limited to:

• Working safely, following all plant rules, reporting all near misses and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Monitoring equipment condition and communicating any deficiencies to supervisor.
• Packing 25 kg (55 lbs.) bags (up to 600 in a 12-hourperiod)
• Assisting with ancillary processes (such as presses, bag filters, refeed, etc.)
• Cleaning out equipment during process changes and between batches as needed.
• Assisting Production Supervisor and Dry and Wet End Operators as needed.
• Taking samples of product throughout the whole process, and maintaining sample identification.
• Proper labeling of product bags to ensure product traceability throughout the process.
• Accurately filling out necessary paperwork to record process information.
• Completes any and all other duties, as required or assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent lifting (34-66% of the day)
• Must be able to lift up to 55lbs. repeatedly
• Constant standing (66-100% of the day)
• Frequent stair climbing (3 flights, approximately 12 times per day)
• Frequent overhead reaching (34-66% of the day)
• Constant use of upper extremities (67-100% of the day)

Special Considerations:

• Ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Ability to negotiate on grated floors up to three stories high.

Education Requirements/Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical ability is helpful.
• Ability to work independently.

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