Packer- B Shift

About the role

Responsible for assembling boxes and properly aligning them on packing machine to be filled with product. Also responsible for inspecting, labeling, sealing and stacking boxes on skids in preparation for product to be shipped.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and operate any machinery, tools or equipment used.
• Ensure proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
• Select appropriate size boxes for running product, and assemble boxes with provided tape gun.
• Properly align 6-9 assembled boxes at the machine, without blocking aisles or exits.
• Establish if order requires caps or not. If order requires caps, liner is to be folded over bottles and caps inserted at the top of filled box of product. If no caps required to ship order, insert liner into box so liner can be folded over bottles prior to sealing. Boxes are then placed on a conveyor.
• Once boxes reach the end of conveyor, product must be random sampled to check for visible defects. If any defect is found, it is to be reported immediately to your supervisor.
• After inspection, fold liner over product to avoid contamination.
• Retrieve label from label machinery and place on completed box. Proper placement and fitting is required.
• Labeled boxes are to be placed on cooling skids for approx. 60 minutes before stacking on finish skid. 6-12 boxes may be cooling at any one time.
• After cooling is complete, seal box with tape gun and stack on to finished skid. Labels are to be visible. There are certain stacking requirements that must be followed.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to off smells (heated plastic, chemical fumes, and airborne particles), elevated noise levels, and warmer or cooler than normal temperatures. Proper use of PPE is required at all times.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level can be loud.
• Could be exposed to seasonal weather conditions if required to go outdoors.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Physical Demands

• Remain stationary extended periods of time.
• Move around production floor.
• Communicate with subordinates.
• Position self to ground level as needed.
• Stand on feet for 8-11.5 hours per day, minimum of 5 days per week, with some mandatory overtime requirement of 6 days per week.
• Move, adjust, and position anywhere from 10 to 45 lbs.
• Identify, recognize and assess documents, machinery and more.