Location: Russellville,KY, USA
General Summary
Safely and effectively performs one or more operations function(s) as assigned at a SSC fertilizer plant. Demonstrates the ability to learn and develop operations skill sets and utilize specialized industrial equipment. Performs work under direct supervision.
Essential Job Functions
* For one or more of the operations identified, develop and maintain effective working knowledge of production procedures and assume full responsibility for operational requirements, including: communication, documentation, efficiency, scheduling, and maintenance. Safely utilize the proper tools and equipment to complete assignments.
Bag Hanging Operations: Prepare empty fertilizer merchandising bags for filling, sealing, and shipment.
* Keep supply of empty fertilizer bags clean and organized in designated storage location.
* Place empty bags on the filling station and fill with fertilizer according to plant procedures.
* Empty damaged bags back to processing.
* Regularly clean machinery according to housekeeping requirements.
Bag Dropping & Folding Operations: Drop and fold bags on production line.
* Place empty fertilizer bags under chute and hold bag until it is full.
* Lift and drop bags onto production line.
* Fold bags as they go down the production line.
* Assist in the chemical warehouse as needed.
Tagging Operations: Perform fertilizer bag tagging and facility maintenance.
* Obtain proper fertilizer analysis tags and place tags in empty bags.
* Empty damaged bags back to processing.
* Monitor bagging area for fertilizer spills. Perform clean-up procedures and return fertilizer to processing.
* Demonstrate initiative to develop new operations skills. Participate in training opportunities offered by SSC to increase familiarity with facility and learn procedures for performing additional plant operations.
* Comply with requirements of the SSC Quality Control (QC) Program in each operation performed. Immediately notify plant leadership of any suspected problem with product quality. Review and comply with QC updates relative to assigned operations.
* Maintain clean and orderly work area by keeping tools and equipment in proper places and all materials off the floor. Perform all related cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. Properly dispose of waste material. Be proactive with cleaning efforts. Follow all facility housekeeping requirements and related procedures.
* Work safely as to not cause harm to yourself, co-workers, equipment, or inventory. Comply with OSHA regulations, Southern States Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, work rules and policies.
* Perform all other job functions as assigned.