Production Packer 2

About the Role

Reynolds Consumer Products has an opportunity for a Production Associate - Packer 2 at our Manufacturing Plant in South Boston, VA. This is a night shift position with 12-hour shift hours.

The Production Associate - Packer 2 provides frontline manufacturing support by safely operating packaging processes that ensure finished products meet quality, productivity, and customer requirements. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient production flow through equipment monitoring, product inspection, material handling, and communication with production team members. The role works with moderate independence within established operating procedures, identifies routine process issues, makes minor equipment adjustments, and contributes to continuous operational performance while supporting a safe, quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Operations

• Operate assigned packaging equipment to produce finished goods safely, efficiently, and in accordance with production standards.
• Feed raw materials into production equipment to maintain continuous manufacturing operations.
• Inspect finished products to verify compliance with quality specifications and identify defects requiring corrective action.
• Package finished products in the required configuration to meet customer and shipping requirements.
• Monitor equipment operating conditions, including production codes, dates, and process parameters, to maintain product quality and operational efficiency.
• Perform minor equipment adjustments and basic repairs using appropriate hand tools to minimize production interruptions.
• Conduct routine quality checks and implement approved process adjustments to maintain product conformance.

Production Support

• Maintain accurate production, quality, and shift documentation to support operational reporting and traceability.
• Monitor raw material inventory levels and communicate shortages to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Communicate equipment status, production issues, and operational updates during shift transitions to promote continuity of operations.

Safety & Quality

• Follow established safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements to support a safe workplace and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Maintain productivity, housekeeping, and work area organization standards that support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and level of the position as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience.
• Preferred: Experience operating production or packaging equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Perform repetitive work while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing safety and quality practices.
• Safely operate production equipment following established procedures.
• Identify product defects and perform routine quality inspections.
• Ability to make minor equipment adjustments and recognize routine operating issues.
• Maintain production records accurately.
• Communicate effectively with team members across shifts.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Basic mathematical and problem-solving skills.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Takes timely action to meet production objectives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Ensures Accountability – Consistently follows established procedures and delivers reliable operational results.
• Collaborates – Works effectively with production team members to maintain workflow and resolve routine issues.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency through consistent execution of standardized work.
• Decision Quality – Uses available information to make sound routine operating decisions within established guidelines.
• Drives Results – Maintains productivity, quality, and operational performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay

USD $18.74 - USD $18.74 /H