The Packing Tech 1 ensures products are bagged, labeled, and prepared for shipping in accordance with company quality and safety standards. • Perform general plant and workstation housekeeping, including sweeping, vacuuming warehouse floors, cleaning spills, emptying waste hoppers, and transporting waste to designated disposal areas. • Pack paper bags of various weights while maintaining required weight specifications and troubleshooting packaging equipment. • Set target weights and packing control settings and perform weight checks and equipment calibration using appropriate test weights. • Collect samples from packaging and production areas as required. • Perform bulk bag filling, weighing, sampling, and weight verification. • Load and sample bulk hopper cars. • Operate palletizing equipment, including setting layers, changing bag patterns, and following LOTOTO procedures. • Program production codes and lot information into inkjet systems. • Assist the Lead Packer with creating code stickers, tagging bags, warehousing products, and other packaging activities. • Operate Barcom scanning equipment and complete re-warehousing transactions. • Complete required mobile equipment inspections and safely use the propane filling station for applicable equipment. • Complete required documentation, including bulk bag weight reports, sample cards, re-warehousing forms, and packing logs. • Read and follow work instructions and identify appropriate bag types, labels, product weights, and packaging requirements. • Identify and properly use the various pallet types required by the plant. • Stamp or label bags as required before warehousing finished products. • Cross-train with the Lead Packer to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide coverage when needed. • Operate a propane-powered floor sweeper and perform general warehouse housekeeping. • Perform general plant cleanup and groundskeeping, including trash removal and weed removal, as needed. • Use designated cleaning equipment, including fire hoses, to clean processing areas. • Operate plant equipment such as dump trucks, Bobcats, and vacuum trucks as needed and when qualified. • Operate forklifts to support production, shipping, and other plant operations. • Refeed off-weight or out-of-specification bags through the designated refeed station. • Attend required training classes. • Perform additional duties as assigned. • Required Qualifications: • High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail. • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions. • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Strong problem-solving skills. • Ability to operate equipment and safely use hand tools such as shovels, hammers, and wrenches. • Ability to work outdoors in all seasonal conditions, climb multiple levels using stairs and ladders, and work from elevated platforms. • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. • Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential to success in this role. • Strong safety record. • Preferred Qualifications: • Manufacturing experience. • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) knowledge. • Forklift operating experience. • Warehouse experience. • Experience using computer software.