1st Shift Seasonal Packager

Location: Ashland

Department: Various Departments

Job Title: Packer

Workday Level: HP02

Shift: 1st

• Prepares cardboard cartons/trays for product packing by folding, taping, sorting, and labeling cartons, securing carton ends together and placing cartons/trays on the work area. Checks to ensure tape guns/taper have sufficient amount of tape.
• Visual inspections of final product packaging for product integrity including, but not limited to bag registration, code dates, prices, bag and cases for proper seals. Removes out of specifications product and communicates packaging problems.
• Fills cartons/displays based on packaging specs. Ensures that products are packaged in cases with appropriate corresponding labels; if applicable tapes and seals cartons.
• Stacks correct number of cartons/trays on pallets/skids using correct stacking pattern. If applicable, utilizes pallet jack to move finished goods weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Clears loose product from turntable/area; discards defective bags, boxes, trays; sweeps loose product off the floor.
• Assists with product rework according to plant expectations.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Keeps work area clean/adheres to 5S protocols.
• Stores packaging room supplies in designated areas.
• Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions.
• Removes trash from work area floor; keeps turntables/area clean; follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes and weights.
• Performs sanitation tasks as directed (including, but not limited to equipment washes, seasoner cleanings, and wipeouts).
• Prepares line for startup and assists with any equipment changeovers, when applicable.
• May operate tray making and/or stapling machines.
• Reports any issues to Machine Operators, Group Leader, or Supervisor as appropriate.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

• Sitting:
  Seldom
• Standing:
  Continuously
• Walking:
  Frequently
• Driving:
  Occasionally
• Using hands:
  Continuously
• Climbing:
  Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling:
  Frequently
• Talking, Hearing:
  Continuously
• Tasting, Smelling:
  Frequently
• Two Handed Carry:
  Frequently
• Pushing:
  Continuously
• Pulling:
  Continuously
• Overhead Work Standing:
  Frequently
• Ladder Climbing:
  Frequently
• Repetitive Twisting Standing:
  Continuously
• Repetitive Twisting Sitting:
  Continuously
• Hand Dexterity:
  Continuously
• Bending:
  Continuously
• Weight:
  Up to 10 lbs.:
  Continuously
• Weight:
  Up to 25 lbs.:
  Continuously
• Weight:
  Up to 50 lbs.:
  Occasionally
• Weight:
  Up to 100 lbs.:
  Seldom/Never

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.