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Grain Craft
Packer
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What they do
A Packager consolidates and packages goods for safe and efficient storage and transport. Works at a factory or at a trade or transportation facility.
$39,275 / year median in Utah
+11% projected growth
Job Description
About Grain Craft and Central Milling:
Grain Craft and Central Milling are the third largest flour millers in the United States. We offer premium bulk and bagged flour for the baking, food service, pizza and tortilla industries. With over 100 years of history, we continue the tradition of working with American farmers to grow and harvest the best varieties of wheat to provide customers industry-leading flour. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, we serve customers coast to coast through 15 milling locations and two Innovation R&D centers. Grain Craft and Central Milling offer competitive pay and great benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Gym membership reimbursement, Bonuses, 401K with up to 6% matching (vested on Day 1!), Employee and Family Assistance Programs, Company Paid Life and AD&D insurance for employees and family, and several Supplemental Benefit offerings.Job Description:
The Grain Craft and Central Milling Packer reports to the Miller/Shift Lead. Their main purpose is to operate the equipment as needed to fill the demand for bagged and bulk products, including but not limited to; setting up, operation and maintenance of packing equipment, palletizing, and warehouse activities while on duty and all that entails.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct all activities in compliance with safety and plant rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Work in the packing area of the warehouse department and is responsible for the operation of the packing, shrink wrapping, conveying, palletizing, stretch wrapping, and pallet handling equipment used on2#, 5#, 10#, 25#, 50# flour bags and all that it entails.
- Correct minor malfunctions concerning the re-bolting and bulk flour handling equipment required to supply flour to the packer.
- Conduct routine maintenance of the department and mill equipment as scheduled, and maintain the assigned area in a clean, sanitary condition.
- Operate the forklift/pallet jack as needed to move finished product pallets, supply empty bags, empty pallets and rolls of wrapping material to the packaging equipment and personnel.
- Operate automated grain probe for sampling of incoming grain. Perform basic testing of protein and/or falling number as required.
- Facilitate the loading of millrun (byproduct) into bulk trailers.
- Complete necessary paperwork as needed, including receiving, production, and transfers.
- Inspect all packaged products for product quality and consistency; inspect all packages for proper code printing and package integrity.
- Routinely observe and report to the supervisor information he/she needs to ensure the preservation of the physical facility, including all utilities, pumps, compressors, boilers, roofs, etc.
- Carries out the instructions of the Chief or Assistant Chief as spelled out in the Emergency Action Plan in case of an emergency.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance and must be reliable.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Experience in the farming, flour or food production environment, but not required.
- Forklift Certified
- Receive training to acquire a working knowledge of the Packaging Equipment, Palletizer, and their associate equipment
- Use common hand and power tools including, but not limited to, common mechanics and shop tools. Operate electric and electronic controls, replace fuses, lamps, lightbulbs
- Ability to demonstrate detailed orientation, which includes ensuring documentation is complete.
- Ability to complete routine forms, using existing form letter, and/or conduct routine oral communications
- Ability to operate equipment and ensure it stays in optimal performance specs.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights with proper PPE.
- Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral/written instructions.
- Ability to quickly make decisions that may have an immediate impact on the work unit and department.
- Ability to communicate with others effectively, and express or exchange ideas in a respectful manner.
Essential Requirements:
Hours of Work :
Work on all shifts, and be subject to overtime, up to twelve hours per day and up to seven days per week for weeks at a time.Specific Knowledge :
Basic knowledge of the process and flow of materials in the plant.- Machines, Tools, Equipment, Etc.: Use common hand and power tools. Operate and be familiar with common electric and electronic devices.