KaMin Starter

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works as a team with other shipping personnel to complete the daily functions in the shipping department. The
• team rotates among the positions of bagger operator, forklift operator and stacker throughout a shift.
• Obtains bagging instructions including quantity, proper bin, lot number, and special instructions.
• May complete stencils with accurate information from work orders and stencils bags.
• Works with bagging team leader to assist in the completion of paperwork.
• Operates automatic small bagger which requires hand and foot coordination.
• Ensure bag weights are controlled according to customer quality specifications.
• Perform SOC checks on bag weighs.
• Operates the supersack bagger and/or densifier.
• Ensure bag weights are controlled according to customer quality specifications.
• Perform SOC checks on bag weighs.
• Operates forklift (certified by KaMin) to move empty and full pallets, one-ton bags and supplies. Uses the
• forklift to load/unload trucks.
• Assembles and prepare pallets and stacks 55 lb. bags up to shoulder height from conveyor onto pallets.
• Runs an automatic plastic wrap machine.
• Cleans containers, obtains supplies and prepares cars for loading and shipping.
• Cleans warehouse and assists in other areas of housekeeping.
• Complete risk assessments before each job task.
• Review appropriate job safety analysis and/or complete one prior to taking on new tasks or equipment.

Polygloss Warehouse Specific Duties:

• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Blow down 50-pound bagger once per shift.
• Clean mill feed cups twice per shift or as needed.
• Check for compressed air leaks once per shift.
• Monitor baghouse pressures.
• Maintains statistical process control records.
• Print Bills of Lading for outgoing truck shipments.
• Operate bar coding system.
• Performs daily inventory of Polygloss 90.
• Maintains equipment/production logs that include effectively utilizing the PLC system to control the Polygloss 90 process.
• May perform other duties as relates to Shipping Department.

Additional Position Requirements:

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures to achieve KaMin Vision.
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures with the intent to maintain a safe working environment.
• Report all safety incidents, accidents or injuries to supervisor immediately.
• Report all productivity and quality issues to supervisor immediately.
• Required to participate in regularly scheduled safety meetings to meet team objectives.
• Must understand and comply with Personal Protective Equipment requirements for work area.

Working Conditions:

• Must work rotating shifts and may be required to work overtime.
• Works mostly in the plant environment, works indoors and outdoors, and is exposed to seasonal temperature variations.
• Works around machinery and moving equipment and frequently exposed to noise, vibrations, chemicals, dust, fumes, and slippery conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing 75% of time, walking 10% of time, sitting 10% of time, and bending 5% of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and lift.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders in a safe manner.
• Must be able to lift 55 lb. bags to shoulder height consistently throughout the day.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend work orders, loading forms, work instructions, safety manuals, and material safety data sheets.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to team goals and objectives.
• Must possess basic computer skills to utilize Oracle, Tabware, SharePoint, and to enter process parameters.
• Must be forklift certified by KaMin.