Packer III

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES:

1. Your scheduled start time is: 6:55am, 2:55pm, or 10:55pm depending on your shift. You are allowed to punch in and report to your line 10 minutes prior to the start of your shift to ensure adequate communication for shift start up.

2. Be familiar with and follow safety rules and procedures including safety wear, lockout/tagout, and emergency procedures. Report any issues to a supervisor or production trainer immediately.

3. Train as final inspector for assembled product lines. Responsible for line process and product quality.

4. Weigh, tag and inspect all WIP parts as back up roll to the plastics inspectors.

5. May assist with the training and monitoring of new packer employees, as outlined in the mentor program.

6. Perform a complete and detailed turnover with the next shift.

7. Assume leadership role and conduct line meetings on production lines where no operator is present.

8. Continually gain knowledge of the products and the production processes through on-the-job training.

9. Monitor productivity and alert supervisor ahead of time if not meeting output standards.

10. Each employee is responsible for confirming their knowledge of the daily product requirements by reading and following the product specification sheet(s) and signing off on them at start-up of the product. This would include the following:

a. Monitor weights as required, packing only ones at specified weights.

b. Accurately count while packing.

c. Correct tape and label placement on exterior packaging.

d. Proper stacking pattern on pallets and pallet tags as needed.

11. Perform quality checks as required including visually inspecting products to ensure they are free of defects. Alert line operator, shift supervisor, shift coordinator, maintenance, or quality department personnel to product quality issues.

12. Inform Material Handlers about production packaging needs well after packaging is needed to avoid downtime.

13. Ensure the daily line packaging reports and any downtime are completed accurately and completely by the end of the shift.

14. Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean department and work environment throughout the shift.

15. Be flexible regarding working on multiple production lines on an as needed basis. Assist in coordinating breaks for coverage as needed.

16. Perform duties as a team member by assisting coworkers as needed.

17. Perform overtime and other duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

EXPERIENCE 3-month minimum as a Packer, or equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Excellent attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to maintain speed in picking of parts is required. Basic math skills are required. Flexibility, initiative, and teamwork are required. Must be able to follow directions exactly and be flexible in daily duties.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED Pallet jack (electric and manual), pad printers, tape machine, bottle filler, speedee filler, inkjet machine, pallet wrapper, various scales, cartoning, labeling, and assembly equipment, auto-bagger, mop, bucket, broom, dustpan, and shop vacuum.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift-up to 50 pounds and standing for 8 hours is required.

Full-time