1st Shift Seasonal Packager

Packer

Location:

Ashland
Department:
Various Departments
Workday Level: HP02
Shift: 1st

The Packer is responsible for working in an area producing product that is packed into trays/cartons for shipping. Preparations include creating cartons and displays, manually packing and palletizing product, and completing final quality inspections of finished goods to ensure compliance with packaging specifications.

• Prepares cartons/carton displays by folding, taping, sorting, and labeling cartons.
• Manually packs product, palletizes, and places cartons/trays on the work area.
• Ensures tape guns have sufficient tape and conducts visual inspections of final product packaging for integrity.
• Removes out‑of‑specification product and communicates packaging problems.
• Fills cartons/displays based on packaging specifications and secures appropriate labels, seals, and tape.
• Stacks correct number of cartons/trays on pallets/skids using correct stacking patterns.
• Utilizes pallet jack to move finished goods weighing up to 300 lbs when applicable.
• Cleans and discards defective bags, boxes, trays, and sweeps loose product off the floor.
• Assists with product rework according to plant expectations.
• Maintains hand hygiene and follows safety and hygiene guidelines for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Keeps work area clean, adheres to 5S protocols, and stores packaging room supplies in designated areas.
• Clears aisles, exits, and turntables of obstructions, removes trash from the floor, and follows safe lifting / carrying instructions.
• Performs sanitation tasks such as equipment washes, seasoner cleanings, and wipeouts as directed.
• Prepares line for startup and assists with equipment changeovers when applicable.
• Operates tray‑making and/or stapling machines as required.
• Reports issues to Machine Operators, Group Leader, or Supervisor as appropriate.
• May perform other duties as required and mandatory overtime may be required.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of production experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 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, Sitting:
  Continuously
• Hand Dexterity:
  Continuously
• Bending:
  Continuously
• Weight:
  Up to 10 lbs.:
  Continuously
• Up to 25 lbs.:
  Continuously
• Up to 50 lbs.:
  Occasionally
• Up to 100 lbs.:
  Seldom/Never

Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and caustic chemicals. Noise level 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. Competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits begin 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.