Packaging Operator

Summary 

• As a Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating machinery and equipment used in the production of agricultural chemicals. Production will include manual and automated filling of containers, sealing, packing and stacking products to Synsus’ high -quality standards. A good candidate will have high standards, attention to detail, and a general understanding of quality processes. Must be able to work well in a fast-paced team and take direction.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to company safety, quality, cleanliness, and production standards.
• Operate equipment to fill, seal, and package liquid and granular products.
• Place and feed items onto equipment for processing.
• Stack, organize and palletize packaged products.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications and mark them for identification.
• Accurately count and record production rates.
• Follow instructions from line leaders, supervisors and managers.               
• Assist in additional tasks as assigned.
• Clean and flush filling equipment.
• Clean and maintain packaging equipment.
• Sweep, mop, and take out trash.
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and quality focus.
• Any appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Clean and organized, detail-oriented, and quality-minded.
• Able to both manage independently and work within a team.
• Good attitude and positive outlook.
• Flexible with duties and responsibilities.
• Sense of urgency when deadlines need to be met.
• Pallet jack and forklift experience is a plus.

Education/Experience

• HS Diploma or GED desired
• 2+ years of relevant experience

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands, and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Employees must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Working Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of the job the employee may work in a lab and a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.  Extra training and PPE is provided when filing a material with hazard precautions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.