Tech I, Logistics & Packaging

This position will operate packaging equipment working on various packaging lines in multiple warehouses. SCHEDULE: Dayshift only (10-hour shifts) 7:30-6:00 p.m. with 30 minute unpaid lunch. Rotating weekends. 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 Packaging, Warehouse, & Record-Keeping Duties Assists with loading product in dry vans as needed/requested Performs daily checks/inspections & preventative maintenance of equipment Assists with end of month inventory activities Ensures all required production and packaging documentation is accurate and complete Knowledge of all LOTO locations of packaging process, to assist maintenance when PM or repairs are needed in the process Troubleshoots minor malfunctions with equipment following all safety protocols Assists with unloading and delivery of raw materials to Production Plants – as needed/requested Complete daily quality checks on equipment, metal detection, scale verification, date code applications, scanner operations, composite sample checks; completing daily documentation accurately and legibly Operation of a forklift without causing damage to final product, equipment, or property Responsible for daily re-pack and re-process, delivery of end of day paperwork to WH office Sweep WH floor and operate Tennant T12 floor scrubber if needed Take recyclables (scrap pallets, cardboard, plastics, etc.) outside to correct recycle location or container. Clean up along the packaging line making sure dust levels are minimized 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 Experience in food or feed industry manufacturing setting is preferred Forklift certification is required 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.)

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