The Production Operators I are responsible for the packaging of finished products in bags (5, 10, 25 and 50 pounds). This position is in the North Plant.

• Set up and monitor finished package weights to ensure that bags conform to specifications.
• Set up the packer scale weights prior to a run.
• Check the precision of the check scale prior to the start of the run.
• Continually check the finished package weights throughout the run.
• Ensure that finished product is bagged, sealed, and palletized in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion on structurally sound pallets.
• Pull samples of product, both prior to packaging, and throughout the run, and transporting the samples to the Mini- Lab for analysis.
• Pull samples prior to the run (or at the startup of packaging) to help ensure conformity to specifications.       
• Sampling during a run will normally be one sample per grade, once conformity is verified.
• For government contracts, one sample will be taken per pallet, for weight and lab testing.
• Keep bags available and ready to be used, including bags labeled for special customers.
• Attach labels to bags as necessary.
• Clean and sanitize all packing and loading areas (including packing auger areas above Bemis).
• Assist in the training of new and existing personnel in any packaging functions/positions.