Packaging Specialist

Job Summary

This position is responsible for safely and accurately packaging product into drums/totes/pails as assigned.  Ensure proper, safe, clean, and efficient movement/handling of company products in tank trailer, hose connections, and packaging equipment.  

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Follow procedures for product filtration, sampling, labeling, and documentation
• Manually gauge and sample tanks and tank trailers 
• Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels
• Package the product in the form that it will be shipped (drums, totes, pails, etc.)
• Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications
• Line up transfer lines from the tank or tank trailer to drumming machine
• Observe drumming machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards
• Palletize drums for shipment and placard with hazmat labels 
• Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations
• Operate lift equipment (fork lift) for packaged product movement 
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material
• Enter product information (i.e., product movement) into computer systems (i.e., Labsoft, Sage, Label Maker)
• Count and record finished and defective/quarantined packaged items in ERP system (Sage)
• Assist bulk and warehouse personnel in day-to-day activities as needed 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) would be a plus or desire to obtain one. 
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, & Outlook; Basic math skills, Ability to work approved overtime 

Physical Demands & Environment

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. This job may require the following: walking primarily on a level surface throughout the day; occasional climbing up ladders on tanks & tank trailers; operating forklift; moving drums and pallets when needed; reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist to lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday; and lift up to 55 pounds on occasion. Proper lifting techniques are required.

Primary environment: split between ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment, outside, and non-air-conditioned warehouse found within a chemical manufacturing plant. Certain areas in the manufacturing plant and warehouse require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, hard hat, safety boots, and mandatory hearing protection. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Dixie Chemical is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, please send an email to hr@dixiechemical.com or call 281-291-8989.