Packaging Operator

Job Summary

Position:
Packaging Operator I.

Schedule:

2nd Shift – Monday to Thursday – 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM (based on business needs and job completions, which may include overtime during the week and on weekends).

Base Rate: $15.25 per hour.

Shift Differential: $1.00 for hours worked on 2nd Shift.

Packaging a variety of products according to customer specifications.

• Reviews Work Orders to determine packaging requirements.
• Visually inspects product for defects and transfers defective items to the appropriate location.
• Manual weighing and counting of product.
• Loads product into packaging machines and monitors machines for proper function.
• Unloads and visually inspects packaged product to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Places packaged product into boxes and applies identification labels.
• Accurately completes departmental paperwork.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities, including immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and supporting safety committee activities.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Attendance/Punctuality – consistently at work and on time.
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity – meets productivity standards, completes work in a timely manner, and strives to increase productivity.
• Safety – observes all safety procedures and policies, reports unsafe conditions to a supervisor, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

N/A.

Work Environment:
Packaging – Bagging. Fast‑paced up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required. May participate in HCP.

Physical Demands:
Hand light, lifting up to 50 lb.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

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