Packer Inspector - 3rd Shift

About the role

Packer Inspector is responsible packing finished product into cartons and to assure that the product meets the quality standards defined on the Product Quality Standard (PQS) form.

Responsibilities

• Obtain empty cartons from conveyor or other sources.
• Prepare the carton to receive the “stack packed” or “tumble packed” product and place the cartons as necessary.
• Apply carton labels as defined in DPG Policy #002.
• Inspect bottles in accordance with DPG policy and the PQS form. Products are stack or tumble packed, and inspected based upon customer specifications and requirements.
• Remove full cartons from packing stand or from tumble pack area, then close the carton in accordance with DPG procedure and PQS sheet.
• Grind all clean scrap and rejected bottles generated by the machines for which they are responsible.
• Complete and provide to supervisor all required daily production reports.
• Immediately notify Process Mechanics and/or supervisor of any discovered, or suspected product quality problems or mechanical malfunctioning of equipment for which they are responsible.
• Enter production information into Plant Star automated system (if applicable) at the completion of the shift in accordance with DPG policy.
• Effectively and fully communicate any problems with machine operation or production issues to the Packer/Inspector on the upcoming shift.
• Perform assigned responsibilities in grinding, re-inspection and quarantine areas in accordance with relevant DPG policies.
• Maintain all areas around equipment and work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Undertake personal responsibility to become and remain fully qualified to perform all aspects of the position as outlined in the Job Competencies for the Position of Packer/Inspector.
• Follow safety guidelines, Company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good mathematical skills to perform basic math calculations, to include addition and subtraction.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to read effectively while performing job duties, as well as in determining whether the product meets quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to make well thought out decisions and ensures appropriate courses of action are taken.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment and under pressure.
• Vision must be correctable to '20-20' to read all necessary work related materials and visually identify defects in products being produced.
• Must be able to perceive and accurately identify differences in colors and shadings.
• Hearing acuity sufficient to understand spoken instructions or phone conversations in a factory environment.
• Ability to work overtime (OT) as required.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Plastics industry experience a plus.

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity and repetitive use of hands.
• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.
• The work performed by the employee is indoors.
• The employee is required to walk and stand for the majority of the job.
• The employee must have good motor skills and be able to continuously lift 5lbs.
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and carry 55 lbs.
• The employee is required to occasionally bend, squat and reach above shoulder level, as well as turn, twist, pull, and push.
• Vision abilities for this job include close vision.

Skills

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Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

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Experience

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Licenses & Certifications

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