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Wyo-Ben, Inc. Packer Operator in Greybull, Wyoming
Packer Operator – Magnet Cove, Greybull
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Wyo-Ben, Inc is a leading family-owned business established in 1951, specializing in Wyoming Bentonite Clay based products. Our materials serve global industries including oil, gas, water well drilling, cat litter and more. Headquartered in Billings, Montana, with manufacturing facilities in Wyoming, we provide high-quality solutions worldwide.
Apply to be a part of this exciting opportunity with a full-time career at Wyo-Ben. We perform Pre-employment Drug Screens including marijuana and Criminal Background checks. Questions or need assistance with application: 406-869-8318
The main purpose and function of the Packer Operator is to package and prepare products for shipping, ensuring bags are correctly filled and palletized in an efficient and orderly manner, and that appropriate consideration is given to safety, quality, and environmental concerns.
Specific responsibilities may include:
Fill the appropriate bags to the assigned weight.
Place filled bags, by hand and/or machine, in proper configuration on pallets.
Shrink wrap pallets, when required, initialing and dating as necessary.
Weighing bags at specific times for quality assurance, recording all weights and adjustments on “bag weigh sheets”
Assure correct date and product are printing correctly on every bag, changing printer production dates as appropriate.
Stacking bags appropriately to proper height and pattern.
Operate forklift to transport supplies and finished product.
Clean up and maintain a safe, clutter-free work area.
Work under close supervision and/or standard operating procedures, including strict safety rules and quality specifications.
Make recommendations to supervisory personnel.
Interact with other production crew members.
Responsible for reporting safety, quality, environmental, and equipment concerns to supervisor.
Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to API Specification Q1, 9th Edition requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Experience:
- No experience required - will train on the job.
Knowledge and Skills:
Operation of both simple and computerized packaging equipment.
Forklift handling skills.
Maintain accurate count of production and materials used.
Peer-to-peer and employee-to-supervisor communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Physical and Safety Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Respiratory Protection Program requirements apply.
Rotating shift work.
Frequent handling of heavy material when utilizing manual packaging equipment.
Intermittent handling of heavy materials when using automated packaging equipment.
Must be able to work in a fast-moving production line.
Frequently work outside in variable weather.
Frequently work around machinery and mobile equipment.
Sitting, bending, standing, walking, 8-10 hours per day.
Frequently lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.
Others:
Attention to detail.
Produce error-free work.
Deadline-oriented.
Thorough understanding of the three packing operations.
Ensure that customers’ requests come first.
Self-starter who thinks of innovative, faster ways to accomplish tasks.
Work with minimal supervision.
Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.
Wyo-Ben offers a competitive starting wage and an extensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid holidays, and vacations, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match.
Wyo-Ben is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.