Packaging Associate

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* Job Title:

Packaging Associate I, 2ndShift (X3)
** Pay Rate: $18/hr. + $1.25 shift differential

Location:

East Providence, RI 02914

Duration:
Temp to Perm

Shift: 2ndShift M-F 3pm-11:30pm
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* Job Summary:

** Under general supervision, inspects, assembles, and packages consumable accessories into designated bags and boxes utilizing counting scales, box taping machines, labeling machines and other specialized jigs, packaging, and auto-bagging equipment.
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* Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

** Supports Journey to Zero vision by working safely and preventing incidents through submission of safety observations.

Packages materials according to pre-set instructions (API and BOM) with established quality and time standards.

Responsible for performing quality checks on raw parts and packages and removing any defective items.

Maintains proper housekeeping practices and use of personal protective equipment.

Records accurate data.

Contributes to success of team by submitting improvement ideas, identifying potential problems, providing feedback on new methods or method changes and by displaying a positive, cooperative attitude in working with orders.

Move products from packaging area into warehouse.

Perform Preventive Maintenance on Packaging equipment.

Individuals must be willing to cross trains in other areas and perform in those areas when needed.

Other duties as assigned.
** Education & Experience Requirements:
** High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required
** Skills & Abilities:
** Minimal mechanical capability & basic computer skills required

Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational and motivational skills;
Excellent customer service, verbal/written communication skills, and the passion to deliver excellence are essential.

Team player with a positive attitude.

Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety
** Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 can sit or stand.

The employee is occasionally required to walk.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. If heavier lift is required the employee would use a conveyer belt set up for an assisted lift.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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