Production Packaging Associate- 12hr days

About the Role

The Production Packaging Associate is an entry-level position responsible for the proper packaging of materials and finished products. This role also involves loading and moving materials, operating packaging equipment, and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to the work schedule.
• Demonstrates a teamwork attitude by working well and effectively with others.
• Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies.
• Keeps the work area neat, clean, and organized.
• Monitors conveyor belts and clears bottle jams from lines.
• Picks up dropped bottles from the production floor and places them into designated bins.
• Places discarded bottles into the grinder, if applicable.
• Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging, and labeling.
• Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects, and quality issues when found.
• Monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenishes as needed.
• Ensures correct labeling, bottle description, and packaging of products in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Moves finished goods to designated areas.
• Ensures efficient setup and organization of workstations.
• Maintains inventory levels and restocks supplies as needed to facilitate smooth transitions between shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Basic computer experience.

Education

Preferred: High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Training

Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training within 90 days of hire date.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel, and reach out, over, and below with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may need to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment with a usually loud noise level. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

Location and Schedule

Location: 221 Grove Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101
Shift: 12-hour day shift, 2-2-3 rotating schedule (7:50 AM - 8:20 PM)

Pay

$16.25 per hour

About Altium Packaging

Altium Packaging incorporates its Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization, using them as a framework for decision-making. These principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers:

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seek Fulfillment in Your Work

We believe in rewarding our most important resource – our people! We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, company holidays, vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions. Altium Packaging locations also offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

Altium Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.