Packaging Plant Operator

Position Summary

A Packaging Plant Operator is responsible for following the Plant Schedule and ensuring the packaged product meets plant order requirements and product falls within the specifications outlined in the Production Sampling and Lab Testing Guidelines – DP409001. Packaging Plant Operator reports to the Production Supervisor.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining compliance with the Huber Sustainability Management Standard requirements, within their sphere of influence. This may or may not include compliance with any air permits, wastewater permits, storm water permits, or other rules as presented to the employee as requirements.

Potentially Significant EH&S Impact(s): In charge of monitoring their equipment for visible emissions, shutting down equipment with visible emissions and reporting emissions to their area coordinator. Deal with petroleum spills properly.

1. Receives instruction from Production Supervisor and/or Lead Person as to the amount and type of product to be packaged as outlined by the daily work order sheets.
2. Performs start up of palletizing and packing equipment.
3. Visually inspects equipment throughout the shift.
4. Performs necessary adjustments and changes such as:
a. Changing pallet patterns
b. Changing pallet types
c. Stretch wrapping.
d. Set up printing equipment (Lot and customer codes)
e. Recharges bag magazine
5. Sends samples of packaging product to Lab as required.
6. Dumps non-conforming product, restocks product, and codes bags as needed.
7. Performs recommended preventative maintenance.
8. Prepares required daily packaging reports and logs.
9. Diagnoses and corrects facility operations problems with assistance of Packaging Complex Coordinator and Maintenance personnel.
10. Directs, assists, and performs duties of other Packaging Plant personnel as needed.
11. Employees must learn and observe all applicable company policies and safe practices and perform all duties assigned by supervisor. This description covers the significant duties of the job but may not include occasional assignments which would be within the evaluation of this job.
12. Knowledgeable of the ISO quality system as required to ensure compliance to the ISO 9001 quality standard.
13. Follows FSMA guidelines in the daily production of product.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be qualified to operate a forklift.
• Class B CDL license preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety policy manuals, MSHA regulations, SOP’s, SDS, and various production schedules/reports.

Physical Requirements

• Works in all inside and outside areas of the plant and is exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, vibrations, grease, oil, crushed and ground limestone spillage and somewhat dirty conditions.
• Requires ability to climb stationary ladders up to at least 60’.
• Must be able to repetitively lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl.
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment where temperatures vary from extremely hot to cold, work in humidity and around various chemicals.
• Frequent operation of forklifts for moving raw and finished materials is required.
• Frequently requires cleanup of limestone spillage which includes sweeping and shoveling material.

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.