Packaging Operator

Job Description

The Baerlocher group of companies is one of the world's leading additive suppliers, drawing on experience from more than 190 years of company history. Our products have a worldwide reputation for their high quality standards.

The Packaging Operator manages the pack-out station in accordance with latest Baerlocher USA safety and production standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Packaging of material produced on production lines, and assistance during clean-out/change-over
• Ability to assume additional responsibilities of Lead Operator on a temporary basis in the event of Lead Operator absence
• Communicate with Production Foreman and other Production Management
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proper and safe operation of all production lines
• Execute production start-ups, shutdowns, and change-overs per Production Management’s request
• Work to meet shift production goals safely and while maintaining quality via direction from Lead Operator and Production Management
• Responsible for in-process quality control. Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications and reject product outside of specifications
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety/regulatory procedures (Lock-out/Tag-out, Confined Space, Wastewater, etc.)
• Conduct in-process quality testing

Candidate Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of and experience with the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery. This is normally acquired through two to five years of manufacturing experience
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Strongly desired:

Previous chemical plant experience