SUMMARY Packages product into designated containers and also operates various pieces of equipment to process products by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- The utility operator will be assigned to other positions as needed and the detailed job description for that position will apply and should be referenced.
- Operates forklift in a safe and prudent manner.
- Reads packing order carefully and ensures the correct tags, pallets, lot numbers, and codes (if needed) are being used.
- Packs and ensures product is packed into proper containers, at proper weight, and on proper pallet.
- Takes samples as directed on the packing order.
- Sets up all packing equipment and packaging materials properly for packing.
- Stacks containers neatly on pallets.
- Ensures proper numbers of containers are on each pallet.
- Weighs, tags and marks completed pallets.
- Blows any product dust off completed pallet with air compressor.
- Places cardboard between pallets before stacking.
- Stacks completed pallets in proper rows with a forklift.
- ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Performs maintenance check on assigned forklift daily.
- Conveys all pertinent information about packing system to shift Supervisor and relief operator.
- Reports to work promptly to check with previous operator about current status and condition of packing system and products to be packed.
- Checks with Supervisor for any special instructions.
- Reports any abnormalities in equipment or product to the shift Supervisor immediately.
- Maintains a clean work area and ensures that the packing station is cleaned at the end of each shift.
- Transports bags of sampled product to the lab when the lot of product is completed.
- Documents and completes all information on the packing report.
- Plots the finished weights on the packing flow chart.
- Notes any abnormalities in product or equipment.
