Highlights
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. Participate in training opportunities offered by SSC to increase familiarity with facility and learn procedures for performing additional plant operations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lumberton, NC |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1923 |
| Website | https://www.southernstates.com |
Description
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.
About Company
Southern States is the place for those who do. For almost a century, we have consistently provided expert products, services and advice to people who aren't afraid of getting their hands dirty.
Today, our mission is to be the best at giving you the tools you need to get the job done right- whether you're running a large commercial farm, tending a backyard garden or just trying to keep your yard looking green and lush. We fulfill this mission by providing a full range of services and growing solutions for farms and around the home.
By creating lifelong relationships with those who share a mutual love of the land, we can ensure the success of our customers through the level of service and solutions we provide them.
At Southern States, we are proud to be one of the nation's largest farmer-owned cooperatives - a place for those who do.
Our employees enjoy a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time off, paid disability and life insurance, 401k savings plan, educational assistance and more. Come join us. For more information on Southern States, please visit our website at www.southernstates.com.
Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.