Technician I, Warehouse/Packaging

Operates and maintains packaging machines and related equipment. Palletizes, stores, inventories, and loads product for shipment in a manner to guarantee quality and safe product to the customer. Unloads incoming materials.

SCHEDULE:

7 am to 7 pm Dayshift only

Work: Monday Tuesday; Off: Wednesday Thursday; Work: Friday Saturday and Sunday

Off: Monday Tuesday; Work: Wednesday Thursday; Off: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Repeat

Safety, Environmental, & Quality Compliance

• Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
• Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
• Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
• Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
• Assist in the preparation of Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain all ISO Standards in all areas of work within the department
• Maintain Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Packaging, Warehouse and Record-Keeping Duties

• Monitor and control packaging process within established parameters
• Perform and control product sampling and deliver to Quality Assurance
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning of process equipment, and housekeeping
• Learn and operates forklift, "C" zone duties, operate bag line, container bag, and fiber drumline in the "A" zone
• Learn how to monitor and manage hopper levels
• Have open communication with fellow workers, supervisor, and outside departments
• Learn GMP measures and practices
• Learn and practice First in First out (FIFO)
• Understand when to adjust VFDs on the feed conveyors
• Follow instructions as given with an ability to troubleshoot as needed. Fill out trouble report.
• Provide supervisor detailed information of process and equipment issues
• Ensure all paperwork is checked and completed
• Able to multitask in the "A" zone
• Operate forklift with adherence to all safety procedures

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed
• Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
• Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
• Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized
• Identify process equipment issues/leaks and submit work orders in Emaint

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• No experience required, however work experience in warehousing/packaging, food grade processing, or agricultural processing is preferred
• Forklift certification is required but may be obtained after hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must be self-motivated and show a willingness to learn

Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, EMaint., SAP, Velocity, etc.)

Ability to multi-task Ability to professionally interact and communicate with others

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Mechanical aptitude and/or a willingness to learn how to troubleshoot mechanical issues

Use of required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment

Working around large manufacturing machines and equipment

Other general equipment used at an industrial site (i.e. hoist, pallet jack, freight elevator, etc.)

Ability to use lab analytical and measurement instrumentation