Production Packaging Associate 2nd Shift 3-11

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrate punctuality and adhere to the work schedule.
• Demonstrate a teamwork attitude by working well and effectively with others.
• Adhere to company General Manufacturing Policies.
• Keep the work area neat, clean, and organized.
• Monitor conveyor belts and clear bottle jams from lines.
• Pick up dropped bottles from the production floor and place into designated bins.
• Place discarded bottles into grinder, if applicable.
• Inspect the quality of bottles during production, packaging, and labeling.
• Perform bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Immediately escalate all bottle abnormalities, defects, and quality issues when found.
• Monitor supply levels of packaging materials and replenish as needed.
• Ensure correct labeling, bottle description, and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Move finished goods to designated area.
• Ensure efficient set up and organization of workstations.
• Maintain inventory levels and restock supplies as needed to facilitate smooth transitions between shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Duties may differ by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Requirements

• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Basic computer experience.
• Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training within 90 days of hire date.

Education

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp/handle/feel, and reach out, over, and below with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Frequently required to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts in a production environment.
• Loud noise levels in the work environment.
• Temperatures inside the plant fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

Pay

Targeted pay range: $16.88 – $21.59 per hour.