Finished Product Packer

About the role

Petoskey Plastics seeks a Finished Product Packer to join our team. Located in Petoskey, this position leverages advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. Our commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly innovation is reflected in our dedication to serving our customers, associates, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Moves finished plastic product safely from end of line into correct packaging and place on skid.
• Verifies with the work order that the skids are the pallet patterns meet customer specifications.
• Communicates with the line operator if the finished goods do not meet work order requirements.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices on assigned lines.
• Works safely while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Complies with Quality Management Systems by following established procedures, performing quality checks, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Maintains excellent standards for housekeeping by keeping equipment and surrounding workspace clean and organized.
• Aids Line Operators during job changes and PMs.
• Transfers between lines as production requires.
• Collaborates with Material Handlers to ensure proper packaging materials are used and available according to customer expectations.
• Packages plastic product according to customer specification.
• Ensures correct counts and amounts of product are in packaging.
• Maintains paperwork as required.
• Cuts, bales, weighs, and records scrap as required by facility.
• Loads cores into machine hoppers.
• Communicates with line operators or shift supervisors regarding quality concerns.
• Breaks relief for other associates assigned to other lines as directed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read work procedures in English.
• Good communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Proven track record of excellent attendance.
• Ability to read a measuring tape.

Skills

• Ability to read and follow work procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Safe working practices.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!
• PTO - start accruing just two weeks after your start date.
• $500 bonus for maintaining a full-time status for the first 90 days of employment with good attendance.
• Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution!
• Profit Sharing.
• Birthday Pay.
• Call-in Bonus.
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually).
• Life Insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.

Pay

Competitive hourly wage based on experience.

Schedule

Regular shifts with rotating breaks.