Operator Blend Packaging

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of housekeeping duties within work area(s)

• Operate fork truck front end loader sweeper bobcat track mobile etc.

• Operate stretch wrapper and banding equipment

• Ensure bulk trucks and railcars are loaded properly safely and documented

• Sweep / shovel material into a hopper

• Obtain and analyze mill samples and final product samples by following laboratory testing procedures using various lab equipment

• Operate bagging machines packaging machines and floor scales

• Determine operating condition of bagging process equipment i.e. feed systems dust collectors conveyor systems vacuum pumps printers stencils scales and forklifts.

• Determines operating condition of bagging materials i.e. bags pallets inks glues and wraps

• Produce orders according to customer requirements listed on master shipping sheets i.e. bag type and quantity pallet type and quantity stacking pattern and bag markings while also assigning lot numbers

• Identify and label lots and orders with appropriate test status sticker

• Follow safety guidelines for propane and liquid oxygen systems

• Follow safety guidelines with regard to voltage systems on furnaces up to 600 volts

• Follow railroad safety rules and guidelines

• Stack bags of material onto pallets

• Load sand into kilns

• Assist in maintenance of moving or stationary equipment

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment within work area

• Perform daily area shift inspections

• Follow safety codes and regulations

Physical / Environment

• Able to wear all safety equipment including an air purifying respirator at all times

• Able to operate mobile equipment such as fork truck and front end loader

• Able to frequently climb stairs ladders etc.

• Able to work any shift including nights weekends and holidays

• Able to lift/carry loads up to 55 lbs.

• Able to tolerate working in a dusty and non-climate controlled environment up to 12 hours/day

• Able to tolerate working in confined spaces