Packaging Technician Iv

Job description

Perform basic equipment care, operate / support basic mobile equipment (forklift, track mobile), bulk loading equipment support, sugar and by-products and yard support, operate industrial packaging lines, and consumer packaging line support. Responsible for the packaging of sugar, including machine operations, proper coding, case packaging, palletizing, quality checks, SPC weighing/charting and sanitation procedures. Comply with all current food safety / food quality / HACCP, and GMPs. Assure Regulatory Compliance with FDA and Department of Commerce. Perform sanitation and dust abatement duties. Check packaging to make sure all packaged products are properly coded. Perform and document food safety and food quality checks. Provide palletizer / wrapper and sugar screening support and stock bags for continuous packaging line operation. Operate remelt, dust collection, reclaim and production toting stations. Comply with federal, state, company, and factory safety requirements. Comply with federal, state and company quality standards / policies. Operate packaging equipment using control systems and perform basic troubleshooting. Identify product or packaging issues resulting from operational issues. Use hand tools and basic power tools, including metric wrench set, pick, crescent wrench, channel lock pliers, slotted screwdrivers, metric T-handle allen wrench set, deadblow hammer, scale ruler, putty knife, razor knife, impact drill/driver, air chuck, pipe wrench, metric combination allen wrench tool, standard combination allen wrench tool, standard sockets, standard wrench set, concrete hand tools, prybar, handheld cable cutters, powered cable cutters, pressure washer, roll lifting device, vacuum, hoist, screen tensioner, and gantry hoist.

F.a.5a-F.a.6b: 36+ hours/week. 12-hour shifts 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (day shift) and 8:00 pm to 8:00 am (night shift), 4 days per week, Sun-Sat on a rotating Dupont Schedule:

WEEK 1: Mon-Thur: Day Shift; Fri-Sun: Off (total 48 hours)
WEEK 2: Mon-Thur: Off; Fri-Sun: Night Shift (total 36 hours)
WEEK3: Mon: Night Shift; Tue-Thur: Off; Fri-Sun: Day Shift (total 48 hours)
WEEK 4: Mon: Off; Tue-Thur: Night Shift; Fri-Sun: Off (total 36 hours)

May work evenings, weekends, holidays, as needed. Schedule (including workdays) may vary. May work more than the guaranteed hours. May work overtime. OT varies and must be pre-approved.

F.c.1: The H-2B Temporary Packaging Technician IVs will perform duties at the following locations owned by American Crystal Sugar Company:

2500 North 11th Street, Moorhead, MN 56560
121 Highway 81 NE, Hillsboro, ND 58045

F.d.1: For the Hillsboro location only and only if workers reside in Fargo / Moorhead area, employer will provide daily transportation from NDSU West Building, 3551 7th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58103 to and from worksites, or employee may report directly to the worksite on their own.

Special Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate, or foreign equivalent required. On-the-job training will be provided.

Must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment Safety Screen that evaluates workers ability to safely execute duties and tasks of this position.

Must be able to read, write, and speak English to comprehend and interpret technical literature, reference material, and understand how to use SDS information.

Must be a team player who demonstrates initiative and professional work ethic.

Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

Must be able to work overtime as needed. Must be able to work rotating and extended shifts.

Physical / Cognitive Requirements:

Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Must be able to communicate effectively and have training / knowledge in emergency evacuation procedures. Must know and understand all current GMPs, safety rules / procedures and SDS information as they apply to the packaging area and packaging of food products.

Must understand equipment operating principles and fundamentals.

Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and personal protective equipment requirements. Occasional exposure to noise levels above 85dB. Airborne sugar dust varies from light to heavy depending on the area. Exposure to outdoor environment, temperatures will vary from cool to moderately hot. Personal protective equipment must be worn as required; must be able to be properly fit tested for use of dust respirators.

Must be able to walk and stand throughout the day. Frequently will turn, twist, bend/stoop, squat, climb stairs and ladders (including ships ladders), reach above shoulder height, crouch, crawl, kneel, balance, push / pull, shovel sugar, re-stack pallets, walk distances, sometimes over uneven surfaces and/or at elevated heights. Employee must be able to perform repetitive tasks with fine manipulation.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis, 50-100 pounds on occasion with lifting assistance. Employees must be able to shovel into containers at shoulder level occasionally. Must be able to reach overhead with hands and arms and perform repetitive upper body movement. Must be able to open top and bottom railcar doors.

Must be able to work on various walking surfaces which may be slippery due to loose sugar, water or ice, and uneven at times concrete, steel grating, aluminum decking and rail yard areas. Exposure to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, hot water, high humidity, high traffic areas, moving machinery, lifting of materials or cased product, stair climbing, elevated work areas.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

In determining who is the most qualified applicant, the company reserves the right to consider a variety of factors including skills, training, education, employees job performances evaluated by employees supervisor, employees disciplinary record and employees attendance record.