Oil-Dri Corporation of America · 15 hours ago
Operator, Packaging A Auto
Ripley, MS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelOil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an Operator for their Packaging department. The Operator will operate automated packaging equipment, handle loading of trucks, and perform necessary paperwork and data entry while adhering to safety regulations.
MiningManufacturing
Responsibilities
Follow and support all safety rules and regulations
Operates all automated equipment
Operates Forklift
Reads and monitors electronic equipment and interprets the data to adjust, as necessary
Set up equipment, perform daily inspections, and make minor adjustments, as needed
Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking product, as necessary
Periodically weighs product packages to insure consistency
Conduct quality testing on raw materials, “in process materials” and on final product
Generate necessary work orders and check completed maintenance work
Propose changes leading to improvements in safety, quality, operations, and cost
Operate Verge processing equipment according to operating procedures and within process parameters. This includes pin mixer(s), extruder(s), spherometer(s), fluid bed dryers, coolers, screens, baghouses, and scrubbers
Load trucks and rail cars
Inspects supplies such as jugs, boxes, and pallets to ensure usable quality
Prepares daily reports, as necessary
Handles daily computing
Performs general plant clean-up and keeps work area clean and free of clutter
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma or equivalent required
Pass the pre-employment tests at required results (WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT and Computer Literacy)
Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents
Must be able to read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret the data
Must be able to understand all safety requirements and other communications
Must be able to visually differentiate between assorted products and be able to hear warning alarms
Must be able to use computer programs, such as, AS400, Outlook Word and Excel
Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary
Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently
Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet
Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone
Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and pother as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment
Company
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
At Oil-Dri, we continue to lead the market in the manufacturing of high-quality, sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets.
Founded in 1941
501-1000 employees
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Dan Jaffee
CEO
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