Inspector Packer

Description

Job Title: Inspector Packer
Department: Molding/Gel/Biofexx
Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Travel: Not Specified

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Removes product from conveyor belt and places product into drying racks, boxes, or bags.
• Packs product into drying racks, boxes, or bags.
• Using heavy-duty tape machines, cuts tape and wraps product for storage delivery.
• Lifts and removes completed boxes or bags and places on/in designated location, wagon, or pallet.
• Receives verbal and written job assignments; reads and complies with product description and packing instructions on Quality/Production Data sheet.
• Completes “Operator Production/Quality Report,” packing report, worksheets and/or “special” customer requirement inspection forms where required.
• Performs visual inspections and/or uses measuring devices such as scales, steel rule and calipers to ensure acceptable finished product quality.
• Notifies supervisor of discrepancies, and records required information on Operator Quality Report.
• Inventories tape, labeling, bags, boxes, or drying racks and notifies Material Handler of items needed to get the job done.
• Observes machine operation to detect any defects with finished product and notifies Supervisor of any problems.
• Complies with Company policies and procedures and immediately notifies Supervisor of any production, quality or safety issues or concerns.
• Maintains good housekeeping and assures a neat and organized work area at all times.
• Notifies Supervisor of need to be away from machine during shift.
• May assist with material handling. May assist others with less experience in position.
• Responsible for verifying quality specifications for product. Pack and inspect product at a rate of up to 60 parts per minute as well as ability to lift 40 pounds.
• May operate production line equipment to inspect, pack and/or count products automatically or manually in accordance with established production standards.
• Excellent manual dexterity is an important part of the role.
• After packing, seal and label each of the packages properly and then move the completed packages for loading onto a pallet.
• Enter data properly in ERP.
• Start and stop pressing and know where the emergency button is located; understand the lockout/tag out policy.
• Determine the difference between good prints, print rejects, set-up rejects, and manufacturer rejects. Accurately calculate all print and manufacturer rejects to account for all the containers assigned to the production order.
• Identify the various foam specifications and how to tell what type they are. Understand the various box labels and their difference – Box/Case labels, Work-In-Process (WIP) labels, reject labels, Partial Carton labels and where to place them on the box.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education Requirements/Work Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 3 – 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Must be able to read, write and understand basic math.

Core Values

• Accountability – We take full responsibility for our actions and outcomes, ensuring transparency and trust with our stakeholders, customers, associates, and the environment.
• Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning & Organizing, Resilience, Time Management/Prioritization and Learning Agility.
• Innovation – We champion creativity and collaboration, continually striving to deliver groundbreaking solutions that transform our industry and exceed expectations.
• Creativity & Curiosity, Continuous Improvement, Vision & Strategic Thinking, and Collaboration & Teamwork.
• Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in every decision and action, fostering trust at all levels in our organization.
• Honesty, Consistency & Dependability and Commitment to Excellence.
• Adaptability – We embrace change agility and resilience, staying flexible and proactive in a constantly evolving world.
• Communication, Results Oriented and Flexibility.
• Caring – We prioritize the well-being of our people, communities, and business partners, recognizing that their success and happiness are vital to our own.
• Organizational Savvy, Risk Management, Compliance, Diversity, and Empathy.
• Passion – We are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, demonstrating determination to succeed while maintaining humility and respect for others.
• Commitment, Persistence & Tenacity, Humility and Respect.

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 this job.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; must be able to read production tags, labels, inspect parts and identify defects if present.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach, stoop, bend, squat, stretch, and twist.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to work in, with, and near machinery and work with hand tools.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, safety glasses and steel/composite toe shoes, and gloves.
• Hearing protection and PPE is based on job assignments, tasks, or work areas.
• Must be able to work efficiently and repetitively with hands and have physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform duties.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment is typical of most manufacturing environments with proximity to other production associates, materials, and machinery.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high level with ear protection required.
• Moderate exposure to heat, cold, and noise. Heat and cold exposure is dependent on external weather temperatures.
• Work areas may occasionally have wet or damp conditions.