Operator, Packaging A Auto 11pm-7am

Operator, Packaging A Auto 11pm-7am Req #2359 Oil-Dri Production Company, PO Box 476, Ripley, Mississippi, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00

AM Job Overview:

Reporting to a Lead Person, Packaging Supervisor, the Operator, Packaging- Automated operates in all areas of the packaging and Verge department a full range of automated Packaging equipment to package material for shipment, handles loading of trucks and necessary paperwork and data entry.

Responsibilities:

Follow and support all safety rules and regulations. Operates all automated equipment. Operates Forklift. Reads and monitors electronic equipment and interprets the data to adjust, as necessary. Set up equipment, perform daily inspections, and make minor adjustments, as needed. Performs manual tasks such as hand stacking product, as necessary. Periodically weighs product packages to insure consistency. Conduct quality testing on raw materials, "in process materials" and on final product. Generate necessary work orders and check completed maintenance work. Propose changes leading to improvements in safety, quality, operations, and cost. Operate Verge processing equipment according to operating procedures and within process parameters. This includes pin mixer(s), extruder(s), spherometer(s), fluid bed dryers, coolers, screens, baghouses, and scrubbers. Load trucks and rail cars. Inspects supplies such as jugs, boxes, and pallets to ensure usable quality. Prepares daily reports, as necessary. Handles daily computing. Performs general plant clean-up and keeps work area clean and free of clutter. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

HS Diploma or equivalent required. Pass the pre-employment tests at required results (WPT, Quantitative, verbal, BMCT and Computer Literacy).

Skills & Abilities:

Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents. Must be able to read and monitor electronic equipment and interpret the data Must be able to understand all safety requirements and other communications. Must be able to visually differentiate between assorted products and be able to hear warning alarms. Must be able to use computer programs, such as, AS400, Outlook Word and Excel. Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift. Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary. Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently. Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet. Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone. Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and pother as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment. Job Details Job Family

RIPLEY PACKAGING

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