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Packing Operator Day Shift

Adams Group, California, MO, United States


Job Purpose Summary
The Packing Big Filler Operator is a member of the Packing Team reporting directly to the Packing Supervisor. The role is accountable for the set‑up, operation, and cleanliness of the tote and drum filler to meet established quality and customer specifications.

Food Safety Policy
Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. Employees will be trained on our food safety policies and held accountable to adhering to them. Employees are encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Employees are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains and utilizes warehouse space in an efficient manner

Understands and stages needed materials to perform filler operations

Ability to properly connect/disconnect ISO tankers, supplying oil to the filler operation

The critical understanding of identifying the oil to be connected to the filling line

Understands the importance of positive control of all filler documentation

Understand the requirement and be properly trained in the packing department CCP#1 – Filter change

Able to identify orders based on the supplied packing schedule

Full understanding of lot numbers assigned to each order

Understand and accomplish proper flushing of the packing line between orders

Familiarize and follow packing SOPs to ensure proper procedures

Complete seal application and documentation of seal numbers to production documentation

Able to build Spacekraft totes and properly align drums for filling

Understand the importance of food safety concerning the sealing of drums and totes

Knowledge and understanding of nitrogen blanket requirements for totes and drums

Ensure a clean and safe work environment adhering to food safety guidelines

Learn and maintain proper use of personal protection equipment (P.P.E.)

Understand and follow the requirement for the use of hair coverings and hand washing in the packing department

Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Superintendent of Operations and the Plant Manager

Ensure all tasks are completed safely as assigned to the shift

Participate in all audits, ensuring all areas are audit‑ready at all times

Follow all safety rules and requirements, attending safety meetings, and tailgates

Other duties as directed or required.

Required Qualifications

Able to lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis

Intermediate level in general computer applications use

Able to understand written or oral instructions in English

Skills and Competencies

Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders

Must be able to clearly communicate to co‑workers and management

Intermediate level in general computer applications use

Able to understand written or oral instructions in English

Must be, or become forklift operator certified

Working Conditions

Able to work in all weather conditions

Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during the week, weekends and/or holidays as directed by management

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