Packaging Operator (Rotational Shift)

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: Starting Pay: $24.93/hr + $1.05 Shift Differential The Packaging Operator will work in a dynamic team-based environment with the responsibility to safely produce the highest quality cat litter in the correct amount at the right cost. Tasks will include working safely at all times without exception, receiving raw materials, operating and maintaining high speed packaging equipment, palletizing finished product, performing quality checks, implementing improvements, and contributing to the overall success of the plant. In this role, you will: The Packaging Operator will own all aspects of their equipment, including implementing safety and quality improvements, completing machine setups and product changeovers, and achieving production and cost targets.  The Packaging Operator will work autonomously and flow to the highest priority work, collaborate across department boundaries, participate in team based activities, and ensure compliance with all plant procedures, policies, and standards.  Work Expectations: The Packaging Operator will Adhere to all safety and quality standards and guidelines and report unsafe conditions, near misses, and/or injuries in a timely manner. Operate, monitor, and adjust the equipment within the Packaging Department as needed. Review and reconcile system data as needed, create reports, and perform root cause analysis. Deliver against daily, weekly, and monthly production targets. Leverage technology as needed to stay informed (ex: daily review of email, production schedules, troubleshooting guides, job aides, etc.). Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, mechanical and electrical equipment to the extent allowed by position training/certification. Ensure all area housekeeping tasks are completed and workplace organization is maintained. Participate in the creation of training documentation as well as support the training of new Operators. Complete routine and preventative maintenance for area equipment. Maintain inventory storage areas, including participation in cycle counts and/or wall-to-wall inventory counts as needed. What we look for: Start machine by engaging controls Tend or operate machine that packages product Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature Unload, transport, and supply raw materials to spindles, conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices and unload packaged product Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels Clean packaging containers, line and pad crates, or assemble cartons to prepare for product packing Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials to prepare raw products for processing Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations Stack finished packaged items, or wrap protective material around each item, and pack the items in cartons or containers Count and record finished and rejected packaged items Enter data in computer and monitor various areas of instrumentation. Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or