Packer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Description

The Packer is responsible for operating winders, completing quality checks, packaging and palletizing finished product, handling scrap, and assisting in scrap reduction while maintaining quality standards.

• Must enter one near miss and one observation per month.
• Must review production orders.
• Must determine correct packing materials are available at the line.
• Removes finished product from winders and places it on scales to verify weight.
• Weighs and accurately records all product on work order or continuation sheets.
• Places items in designated cartons as per production order specifications.
• Packages product per work order manufacturing notes and any other order instructions, checking accuracy of labels and adherence to product guidelines.
• Places identification labels on product or skids per work order instructions.
• Maintains a clean work area free of scrap plastic, cardboard, and other debris.
• Ensures quality follows work order specifications.
• Assists in giving breaks to peers.
• Cuts scrap and separates it properly.
• Must be able to work all equipment in stretch and minimum 5 equipment in custom.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must know how to read and use a tape measure and weigh scale.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. (if over 50 lbs., a team lift or mechanical aid such as a roll lift or forklift is required).
• Must be able to stand for 12 hours.
• Must be able to work rotating 12‑hour shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to bend, twist, and rotate the body at all times.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Must exert 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 35 pounds of force frequently; if over 50 lbs., a team lift or mechanical aid such as a roll lift or forklift is required.
• Must be able to stand for 12 hours.
• Must be able to work rotating 12‑hour shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to bend, twist, and rotate the body at all times.
• Reaches with hands and arms for up to 100% of the workday.
• Talks to communicate with others.
• Hears to communicate with others and respond to manufacturing and PIT equipment sounds.
• Uses arms to grasp, handle, and type.
• Walks to operate production machines and to package and palletize finished product.

This position requires the employee to work outdoors 1/3 of the time or less, near moving mechanical parts over 2/3 of the time, high or precarious places 1/3 of the time or less, near electrical components 1/3 of the time or less, near vibrating equipment and tools 1/3 of the time or less, fumes from equipment or airborne particles 1/3 of the time or less, toxic or caustic chemicals 1/3 of the time or less, extreme heat (non‑weather) 1/3 of the time or less, extreme cold (non‑weather) none, wet or humid conditions (non‑weather) 1/3 of the time or less, and loud environments (equipment operation) 1/3 of the time or less.

Must be able to read and write in English.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Starting pay is $18.65 per hour, varying with experience up to $21.50 per hour.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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