Inspector Packer II / Backup Lead (Nights)

Essential Responsibilities

• Remove plastic (preforms) from a box, inspecting them per quality specifications and placing them on a conveyor per work instructions.
• Remove plastic bottles/jars from conveyor belt, inspecting them per quality specifications.
• Capable of performing all Inspector Packer I and Inspector Packer II duties.
• Follows all safety policies.
• Follows GMP policies & guidelines.
• Packaging plastic bottles/jars per packaging specifications posted at work center.
• Communicate any issues or quality concerns related to the product to co-workers, Lead or shift change co-workers.
• Interacts with production equipment; starts & stops equipment as trained, clears machine jams as trained.
• Affords assistance in the documentation of quality & machine downtime.
• Forms boxes & trays by hand as needed; operates box making machinery.
• Ensures defects are separated and placed into proper categories.
• Performs machine cleaning and sanitation as required.
• Performs housekeeping duties at work center or as directed by the Lead and/or Manager.
• Follows VPET's Quality Management system including procedures and work instructions.
• Utilizes Bander gun.
• Scans finish goods.
• Be able to properly train new hired employees.
• Fills-in for Production Lead roles.
• Maintains monitoring of day-to-day PPE utilization.
• Must be able to have a basic understanding of production reports (Batch reading, Batch closing, Returning of material in inventory).

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work effectively in a team as well as individually.
• Attention to detail i.e., ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crawl.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• The work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.
• This is a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan, employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

About the Role

The Inspector Packer II/BUL will be responsible for pulling plastic items (preforms) from a box and placing on the conveyor and/or pulling product i.e., bottles and jars from a conveyor belt, inspecting per QC specifications and packaging them per packaging specifications and assisting in some responsibilities as a material handler.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Read, write and communicate in English.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a team as well as individually.
• Attention to detail i.e., ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.

Benefits

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan, employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

Schedule

Scheduled shift to include overtime and weekends as required.

Pay

DOE

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