Production Worker

Job Summary

About the role

A Production Worker, under moderate supervision, prepares, labels, fills, and packs products. The Production Worker also assembles packaging, packages filled containers and places finished goods on pallets.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist Machine Operators as requested. This includes but is not limited to gathering packaging materials, putting inserts into bottles, hand capping bottles, putting trigger sprayers on bottles, etc.
• Organize and kit labels according to batch ticket. Use batch tickets to verify correct labels for packaging and placing labels onto packages. Request labels for production when needed.
• Fold packaging inserts.
• Assemble packing cartons, pack filled bottles, place finished goods on pallets.
• Complete PTOs (Package to Order) and Repack jobs as assigned.
• Unload drum truck and potentially other material deliveries as needed either by hand, or hand cart.
• Maintain a high-quality standard.
• Maintain work area in accordance with established housekeeping procedures and requirements to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform such similar comparable or related duties, as required.

Education/ Special Licenses Or Certification

A high school diploma or GED equivalent required. Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment preferred.

Skills

• Need to have a strong ability to read and comprehend English
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to multitask
• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• Ability to problem solve
• Forklift experience preferred, but not required

Competencies

• Safety Oriented
• Detail oriented
• Action oriented
• Critical thinking
• Product knowledge
• Technical skills
• Drive for results
• Effective communication (verbal & written)

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Visual acuity necessary to read labels, tickets, etc.
• Proximity to chemicals, with potential exposure to chemicals and chemical odors.
• Proximity to forklift traffic.
• Occasional extra hours.
• Lifting up to 55 lbs. is required.
• Required use of personal protective equipment.

Safety Responsibilities

Employee shall be familiar and comply with all safety policies and procedures of the company.