Production Packaging Associate

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrate punctuality and adhere to 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 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 differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience: Basic mathematical skills and basic computer experience are required.
• Education: Prefer 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

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach out, over and below with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level is usually loud. 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.

Schedule

2nd Shift, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday – Friday

Pay

Starting Rate: $18.00 per hour