Bulk Loader

The Bulk Loader is responsible for the packaging of all products within all specifications, procedures, and set-up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Follow all manufacturing procedures per GMP and FDA requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining a constant flow of production consistent with established production and quality standards.
• Prepare packaging materials in order to fill, seal, and palletize various packages according to manufacturing order.
• Ensure that product is being filled in appropriate pre-labeled containers.
• Monitor the appearance and fill levels of the materials being packaged.
• Monitor the operation of the equipment being utilized.
• Properly write up production tags with the amount of packaged product and accurately report on batch ticket.
• May be required to assist with unloading of empty drum trailers and other warehousing functions.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance of the immediate work area.
• Follow all safety instructions and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant apprenticeship, formal training, or 2-5 years of experience.

• Familiarity with industry practices, concepts, and procedures.

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.

• Be certified to operate various forklift trucks.

• Be familiar with operating procedures for conveyors, scales, hoists, meters, etc.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret metal rule. 

• Be familiar with procedures such as lock-out/tag-out, confined space, HAZMAT, forklift safety and various other safety measures.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• The employee must be able to work at heights.

• The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time.

• The employee is occasionally required to do over the head lifting.

• The employee is frequently required to walk between different departmental offices.

• The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, bend, listen, talk, hear, reach for objects with hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to walk upstairs and climb ladders.

• The employee is frequently required to get in and out of forklift trucks.

• The employee may occasionally be required to shift full containers between pallets

• The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 60 pounds.

• The employee is occasionally required to do over the head lifting.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works with regulated hazardous chemical products and is exposed to dust, odors, and fumes.

• The employee may be occasionally required to work in hot and humid and / or cold conditions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $15.50-$20.00 per hour.  GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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