The Packing Operator is a member of the Packing Team reporting directly to the Packing Supervisor. The Packing Operator is accountable and responsible for the set-up, operation, and cleanliness of the fillers, to meet established quality and customer specifications.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Maintains and utilizes warehouse space in an efficient manner
• Understands and stages needed materials to perform filler operations
• Ability to properly connect/disconnect ISO tankers, supplying oil to the filler operation
• The critical understanding of identifying the oil to be connected to the filling line
• Understands the importance of positive control of all filler documentation
• Understand the requirement and be properly trained in the packing department CCP#1 – Filter change
• Able to identify orders based on the supplied packing schedule
• Full understanding of lot numbers assigned to each order
• Understand and accomplish proper flushing of the packing line between orders
• Familiarize and follow packing SOPs to ensure proper procedures
• Complete seal application and documentation of seal numbers to production documentation
• Able to build Spacekraft totes and properly align drums for filling
• Understand the importance of food safety concerning the sealing of drums and totes
• Knowledge and understanding of nitrogen blanket requirements for totes and drums
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment adhering to food safety guidelines
• Learn and maintain proper use of personal protection equipment (P.P.E.)
• Understand and follow the requirement for the use of hair coverings and hand washing in the packing department
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Superintendent of Operations and the Plant Manager
• Ensure all tasks are completed safely as assigned to the shift
• Participate in all audits, ensuring all areas are audit-ready at all times
• Follow all safety rules and requirements, attending safety meetings, and tailgates
• Other duties as directed or required.

Qualifications:

• Must be, or become forklift operator certified
• 3-5 years of processing equipment operations experience
• Intermediate level in general computer applications use
• Able to understand written or oral instructions in English

Position Requirements:

• Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during the week, weekends and/or holidays as directed by management
• Must be able to clearly communicate to co-workers and management