Packer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Position Summary

Tends machine that performs one or more packaging functions such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, taping, packing, or wrapping containers by performing the following duties.

• Must be able to work in all positions on the packaging side as a Packer 1, including boxing products, labeling, and palletizing.
• Being able to start and stop packaging machinery and monitors its performance to identify any malfunctions, including the ability to activate conveyors, tape machines, combi, sleeves, and heat tunnels.
• Report any malfunctions and/or inconveniences to the Team Leaders.
• Inspects filled containers to ensure that products are packaged according to specifications.
• Ability to feed products to conveyors or other feeding devices.
• Demonstrates the ability to stack pallets in accordance with the specified pallet configuration.
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack.
• Demonstrates the ability to take the proper actions with scrap products, including identifying and handling items such as expired, flammable, or other potentially hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Replenishes packaging supplies as needed and communicates with Team Leads if any raw materials are needed for the production line.
• Ensures accurate printing of Lot Numbers, Expiration Dates, and other relevant information on materials for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging containers.
• Assist other teammates helping when needed while showcasing a strong teamwork mindset.
• Inspires workers with a positive attitude to increase production quantity while upholding high production standards, encouraging a motivated and productive work environment.
• Maintains cleanliness in their designated area throughout and at the end of the shift.
• Should shadow and learn from a Packer ll.
• Must be able to fill in for an absent Packer ll if needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Up to six months of relevant experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment is a plus.
• Basic English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to understand and use units of measurement (weight, volume, distance).
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Must be able to keep up with the company’s demand for the production lines, including the ability to support 70 bottles per minute. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently required to stand, sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.). This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.

Incumbent will follow.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.