Production Worker

About the role

We are seeking General Laborers and Machine Operators for our Production and Warehouse Departments at the Fulton, New York facility. As part of our team, you will help produce innovative, sustainable packaging solutions that ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently set up, start up, adjust, and shut down production machines.
• Continuously stand and walk at and around production equipment; frequent bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and lifting cases of finished product up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain good eye/hand coordination and ability to recognize colors.
• Work in ambient temperatures inside the building and in a fast-paced production environment.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues.
• Maintain production and quality standards, follow job standard operating procedures, and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Collaborate with other production workers and follow daily clean-up procedures.
• Perform cleaning, sweeping, packing, palletizing, painting, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older at time of hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Preferred education or certifications:
  • National Work Readiness Certificate
  • BOCES or Vocational Education Training Certificate in related Industrial/Manufacturing Skills
  • Community college – Continuing Education Certificate in related Industrial/Manufacturing/Technical skills
  • A.A.S. degree in Technical program field of study (e.g., electronics, manufacturing, engineering, computer science)
• 1-3 years of machine operator experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and experience working with automated/computerized machinery.
• Preferred experience:
  • Industrial experience with skilled trades (millwright, carpenter, electrician, operating engineer, laborer)
  • Work experience within manufacturing factories, power plants, recycling plants, or paper mills
  • Work experience in warehousing, distribution centers, or high-tech material handling environments
  • Work experience in machining, fabrication and assembly, or metal work
  • Active or discharged U.S. Military service

Pay

$18.56 to $21.95 per hour, dependent on job title.