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Omya · 3 hours ago

Packaging Operator

Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Omya is a company focused on maintaining high standards of quality and safety in packaging operations. The Packaging Operator will be responsible for operating packaging machines, ensuring efficient loading and unloading of products, and maintaining a safe working environment while adhering to company regulations.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingMining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operate packing machines and palletizers at maximum efficiency

Load and/or unload flatbed trucks, vans, rail cars, trailers and pallets with correct product and quantity according to bill of lading

Operate forklift to load products into trucks and boxcars

Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment

Resolve routine questions and problems

Set-up machine and bagging according to customer specifications and packaging schedule

Perform daily safety and mechanical inspections of work area and equipment

Submit work orders to Maintenance Department using appropriate programs (e. g. Maintracker)

Accurately complete paperwork and follow sample procedures per Quality System

Report immediately any accidents, safety violations, acts of insubordination, thefts, etc. to immediate supervisor

May assist in orienting and training new employees under the direct supervision of Senior or Lead Packer

Perform other duties as assigned

Maintain safe working conditions and practices to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record within the area of responsibility

Ensure that work areas are kept in clean, safe and orderly condition at all times

Enforce all Company safety regulations

Perform work duties in accordance with Omya Quality Systems Manual procedures

Qualification

Forklift operationMechanical troubleshootingPackaging machinery operationBasic math skillsComputer literacyReceptiveness to learningEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Operate packing machines and palletizers at maximum efficiency

Load and/or unload flatbed trucks, vans, rail cars, trailers and pallets with correct product and quantity according to bill of lading

Operate forklift to load products into trucks and boxcars

Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment

Resolve routine questions and problems

Set-up machine and bagging according to customer specifications and packaging schedule

Perform daily safety and mechanical inspections of work area and equipment

Submit work orders to Maintenance Department using appropriate programs (e.g. Maintracker)

Accurately complete paperwork and follow sample procedures per Quality System

Report immediately any accidents, safety violations, acts of insubordination, thefts, etc. to immediate supervisor

May assist in orienting and training new employees under the direct supervision of Senior or Lead Packer

Maintain safe working conditions and practices to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record within the area of responsibility

Ensure that work areas are kept in clean, safe and orderly condition at all times

Enforce all Company safety regulations

Perform work duties in accordance with Omya Quality Systems Manual procedures

Excellent command of both oral and written local language is required

Ability to work any shift and overtime

High School / Vocational, preferably in a technical field

Minimum 1 year experience in packaging and receive a minimum score of 35 on evaluation

Skills in following areas: packaging and mobile equipment used in the department and/or operating forklifts and industrial equipment

Mechanical ability and troubleshooting skills

Good mechanical aptitude and basic math skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal form

Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other personnel

Be receptive to learning and developing new procedures and skills

Computer literate with basic skills to input work orders in Maintracker, use Lotus Notes and operate industrial PLC programs

Ability to work in hard environmental conditions, including ability to work physically including reaching, climbing, lifting heavy objects, moving on and off forklift and various other physical activities required for the job

Company

Omya

Omya is a leading global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.

Founded in 1884

Oftringen, Aargau, CHE

5001-10000 employees

https://www.omya.com

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