Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION

Operate and work with filling and packaging equipment and processes according to procedures given by Working Lead.

JOB DUTIES

• Follows all EHS guidelines and procedures.
• Participates in the good catch program.
• Follows all quality guidelines and procedures.
• Performs manually and/or tends machines which perform various packaging functions such as, filling, labeling, packing, stacking, closing containers, reworking product, cleaning, and other tasks as assigned with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for cleaning and general operation of various filling and packaging machines.
• Engage and work professionally with other employees and.
• Responsible for quality inspection of goods to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Ability to identify problems and assist in troubleshooting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED required
• >1 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; walk; climb; balance on moving vehicles in standing and sitting positions, operate mechanical moving equipment; and to hear. The employee is constantly exposed to vibration while operating mechanical equipment. The employee is frequently required to bend; stoop; stand; handle; finger; feel; reach forward with arms; and talk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; crouch; kneel; squat; and twist. The employee is rarely required to crawl. The employee must occasionally lift, push/pull, and or move up to 65 pounds. The employee must possess the mandatory ability to react and move quickly in case of emergency. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus/accommodate.

RISKS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to the possibility of injury to the hands or feet and collision with moving equipment. The possibility of fire exists. On rare occasion, the employee has the possibility of exposure (once a day) to electrical shock and battery explosion. The employee may also rarely come into contact with toxic / caustic chemicals from damaged product.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and machinery. A strong citrus odor is present constantly in the work environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Work is performed inside with moderate amounts of heat, cold and humidity encountered. Inside work can be dirty, with adequate lighting and ventilation. Conditions can include the presence of hazards such as flammable liquids, moving machinery and working around and with others.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Physical Demands – Machine Operator C

KEY

C = Constantly (5 ½ hours – 8 hours total in an 8-hour day)

F = Frequently (2 hours – 5 ½ hours total in an 8-hour day)

O = Occasionally (25 minutes – 2 2/3 hours total in an 8-hour day)

R = Rarely (1 minute – 24 minutes total in an 8-hour day)

N = Never

Frequency

Required Essential Task

Comments

C

Climbing

Stairs, Pallets, Ladders

C

Depth Perception

Stacking Product, Navigating Production

C

Far Acuity (over 20’)

Navigating Production

C

Field of Vision (Peripheral)

Working with machines

C

Hearing

Co-Workers, Horns

C

Lighting Level

Moderate to Low

C

Moving Mechanical Parts Hazard

Working with machines

C

Near Acuity (under 20”)

Equipment Controls, Printed Text, Video Screens

C

Noise Intensity Level

Moderate (Horns/Equipment)

C

Walking

Level Surfaces, Cement

F

Bending

Pallet Formation, Bin Access

F

Color Vision

Safety, Product Labels

F

Feeling

Hand packing

F

Fingering

Hand packing

F

Handling

Hand packing, operating machines

F

Reach Forward Arm(s)

Pallet Creation, Banding, Weighing

F

Standing

Cement, Steel

F

Stooping

Pallet Formation, Bin Access

F

Talking

Co-Workers

F

Vibration

Lift Truck, Whole body/Hands

O

Crouching

Cleaning

O

Kneeling

Changing product rolls

O

Reach Overhead Arm(s)

Pallet Creation, Banding, Packing

O

Sitting

Training, meetings

O

Squatting

Cleaning

O

Twisting

Pallet Creation

R

Crawling

None

R

Electrical Shock Hazard

Lift Truck Charging Station, Battery

R

Explosion Hazard

Lift Truck Battery

R

Exposure to Extremes of Cold

Warehouse, Manufacturing

C

Exposure to Hot Temperatures

Warehouse, Manufacturing

C

Wet and/or Humid

Warehouse, Manufacturing

Material Handling – Machine Operator A

Physical Demand Level

Occasional

25 min.- 2 2/3hours

(8-hour day)

Frequent

2 – 5 ½ hours

(8 hour day)

Constant

5 ½ - 8 hours

(8 hour day)

Typical Energy Required

Sedentary

10 lbs.

Negligible

Negligible

1.5 – 2.1 METS

Light

20 lbs.

10 lbs

And/or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg Controls

Negligible

And/or

Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls while seated

2.2 – 3.5 METS

Medium

20 to 50 lbs.

10 to 25 lbs.

10 lbs.

3.6 – 6.3 METS

Heavy

50 to 100 lbs.

25 to 50 lbs.

10 to 20 lbs.

6.4 – 7.5 METS

Very Heavy

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 20 lbs.

Over 7.5 METS

Physical Demand Level: HEAVY

Frequency

Task

Weight

(Lbs.)

Position

Vertical Height

(Inches)

Distance

(Feet)

O

Lifting

40

Floor to Bench

34”

O

Lifting

65

Floor to Pallet

47”

O

Push / Pull

45

Pallet

36”

O

Carrying

65

Bilateral Grip

50

F

Stepping

Body

Tow Motor

25”

F

Gripping

35

Neutral

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