Packaging attendant

Dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Missouri, St. Joseph

Feb 16, 2026

This position performs both Packaging and Core Cutting responsibilities. Employee may be assigned to primary position but will be trained for both and expected to perform the secondary position as assigned by the TPL.

• Prepare finished goods for shipment to our customers.
• Follow all EATs for packaging guidelines.
• Accept personal responsibility for condition of assigned equipment.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.
• When coming on shifts, check the packaging queue's balance to see if it is correct and to tell how much is left on various orders being processed.
• Operate his/her equipment according to standard operating procedures and current quality specifications.
• Maintain all shift packaging reports that are required.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in his/her area and thoroughly clean the equipment when it is shut down.
• Perform his/her work in a safe manner, observing all safety rules to assure adequate protection to him or her and others.
• Report to the proper personnel when factors affecting quality, safety, or packaging appear to be out of control.
• Abide by the shift relief and break policies as prescribed by department SOP's or protocols.
• Perform other job duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

• Provide correct cores to machines to meet production goals.
• Follow all EATs for Core Cutter Duties.
• Core cutter will cut cores in either West or East Building.
• Receive shift turnover from previous shift.
• Check Bailer - make sure bailer is in auto, not clogged and operating correctly every 45-60 minutes depending on the lines running into the bailer.
• Check automated schedule for any changes - at least 2 to 3 times a shift to make sure nothing has changed or been added. Use the Automated Product Specs and SOC program.
• Check the lines for extra cores not being used. Either put extra cores on another pallet of same size, cut excessive cores down for new order, or dispose of cores that cannot be used.
• Check with lines to make sure all lines have cores they need and are not running low.
• Cut cores.
• Clean catch pans under bailer once a shift.
• Remove empty Core Racks.
• Confirm and verify through computer work and paperwork that every current production order for the line is balanced at the end of the shift or order. Order balancing for the production line is mandatory.
• Give accurate turnover to the oncoming shift.

• Must be able to follow our safety guidelines.
• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Ability to pass training retirements to become qualified on one or more machine production lines.
• Must be able to read and comprehend English and correctly identify numbers.
• Must have good communication skills both personal and via Email.
• Must have outstanding troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good judgment with decision making in regards to Safety and Quality.
• Ability to complete production related documentation on both computer and paper forms (Excel, Word).
• Must have excellent team skills.
• Ability to take direction from several individuals.
• Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed.
• Self‑motivated and ability to make decisions.
• Experience with or ability to be trained to safely operate forklifts and other industrial equipment.

• Possess the ability to successfully complete specific assignments which must be accomplished under considerable time pressure.
• Work equally well individually or in a team situation.
• Be able to follow and give high regard to safety rules and housekeeping procedures.

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. The employee is required to perform on up to a 12 hour shift to:

• Stand - 70+%
• Walk - 70+%
• Sit - 10%
• Reach overhead - 10%
• Kneel - 10%
• Bend - 30%
• Climb stairs - 10%
• Frequently lift and/or…