Packaging Operator

• →Follows established procedures for startup and shutdown of a variety of equipment, performing visual inspection of machines and pre-shift safety inspections as required
• →Operates and calibrates machines in accordance with daily calibration
• →Operates, monitors and adjusts machines using various tools to ensure accurate product flow, compliance with established procedures, and achieve maximum production rates to produce product according to customer specifications
• →Identifies & addresses quality issues if they arise
• →Packages, labels, palletizes and stretchwraps products using a variety of equipment and computer systems to meet customer specifications
• →Obtains and reviews shipping orders and identifies products for shipment
• →Loads packaged products onto trucks using specific loading configuration patterns and customer requirements
• →Loads products into railcars according to established standard work procedures and customer requirements
• →Ships material according to customer specifications, ensuring all required shipping paperwork is completed accurately
• →Unloads and stores packaging materials according to established safety and standard work specifications
• →Performs lubrication on machines, troubleshoots equipment and performs minor repairs as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  Knowledge of the English language is required.  Mechanical knowledge is preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically required to have the ability to exert physical strength continuously throughout the work shift, coordinate movements, use repetitive motions, lift materials weighing up to and including 75 pounds, sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, twist, lift, climb, push and pull throughout a work shift, have the ability to operate mobile equipment, select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties, read, write, listen, speak and understand English, follow all instructions and other oral/written information, visually inspect equipment/work area/product, complete paperwork/labeling and other documentation accurately, use judgment to identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and solve equipment/work area/product issues, communicate effectively with others, record labor distribution and/or production information from the work shift in writing and on a personal computer, be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment, work independently and as a team with others, use, monitor and adjust equipment and related processes, keep pace with equipment/machinery, and react quickly to equipment/product issues.  The ability to effectively instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others as needed is preferred.

Being under general supervision, the employee is expected to be self-directed and take initiative when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and keep busy without prompting from the supervisor.  Additionally, the employee is expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments, perform multiple tasks at once, have a high level of integrity, dependability and self-control to maintain composure, learn and memorize procedures, prioritize work and be persistent as needed, manage time effectively and efficiently, meet established deadlines, display a cooperative demeanor, read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training.

Experience: Prior experience is not required.  However, it is preferred.

Work Hours: Must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime, holidays, and weekends, as necessary.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically exposed to very hot temperatures, outside weather conditions, dust, loud noise, very low and/or bright light, and hazardous materials.  Works alone and as part of a team, working in close proximity to others and with equipment. At times, employee may be exposed to high places.  Work is fast paced.

Safety Equipment: Safety equipment typically required while performing the duties of this job include a personal lockout/tagout lock, ANSI approved hardhat and safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes/boots with steel toe protection.  Additional safety equipment required includes hearing protection while performing duties.  Additional safety equipment is available for use if a situation arises where it becomes required or if it is simply desired by the employee.

Safety Training: A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual, which consists of online and on the job training.  It may include, but is not limited to, the following: forklift/mobile equipment operation and certification/licensing, hazard communication, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, electrical safety, lock out/tag out, personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, firefighting/extinguishers, machine safety, confined spaces, reporting of hazardous conditions, accidents, injuries, near-miss and property damage incidents, evacuation/emergency procedures, first aid, back injury prevention, and job/work area procedures. Each employee is required to attend annual MSHA training as well.

Upon transferring to perform the duties of this position for the first time an employee is to be provided New Task Training by a qualified individual until the employee adequately understands the contents of the training, which include job/work area procedures and related topics.  Additionally, an employee must be provided further training if a job duty/task has changes that will affect the health and safety aspects of that employee’s position.

Additional refresher safety training will be required as management deems appropriate or as dictated by OSHA regulations.

Federal Applicant Information

American Colloid Company a division of Minerals Technologies is one of the world’s leading producers of bentonite clay. Bentonite’s unique chemical structure gives it a diverse range of capabilities, enabling it to act as a thickener, sealant, binder, lubricant, or absorption agent. The Company’s principle markets include metal castings, pet products, oil and gas well drilling, industrial specialties and agriculture.  ACC currently has an opening for an Operator located in its York, PA facility.  The purpose of this position is to package ACC products according to customer quality and product specifications using a variety of automated production lines / equipment, load packaged products onto trucks and ship materials using company established systems and standard operating procedures.

Employees may be assigned to perform any task for which they have been qualified.  Employees may also be assigned to positions / tasks for which they are working to become qualified as a portion of the training process. 

• Records pertinent labor and/or production information from work shift
• Enters shipment data in company established computer systems
• Completes safety inspection sheets for work areas
• Conduct 5S activities and standard work activities as required
• Completes work requests and production data in company established computer systems
• Communicates issues/status with next shift and with production/maintenance personnel
• Uses fork truck to move product to appropriate area in warehouse and locate and move materials according to established safety and standard work procedures
• Assists maintenance staff with repairs of equipment as needed
• Trains other employees as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.