Production Packaging Associate - (3rd Shift)

Location: 1217 E St Gertrude Place, Santa Ana, California 92707

About the role

This is an entry-level position responsible for proper packaging of materials and finished products, including loading, moving material, and operating packaging equipment. The role requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Adhere to work schedule and demonstrate punctuality.
• Collaborate effectively with others to maintain a teamwork attitude.
• Follow 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 them into designated bins.
• Place discarded bottles into the 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.
• 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 areas.
• Set up and organize workstations efficiently.
• Maintain inventory levels and restock supplies to facilitate smooth transitions between shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management; duties may vary by plant based on equipment and design.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Requirements

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer experience.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training within 90 days of hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the job.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or 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 can 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 rate: $20.88 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company holidays and vacation days.
• Tuition reimbursement and learning/training opportunities.
• Bonus potential.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the community.

About the Company

Altium Packaging’s culture is differentiated by its Guiding Principles, which are incorporated into all aspects and levels of the organization:

• 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