Production Packaging Associate ; Day Shift

Location: 6545 S Glacier Street, Tukwila, Washington 98188

Work Shift: 12hr - 1st Shift 1p-7:30p M | 7a-7:30p Tue-Th Tukwila (United States of America)

The Production Packaging Associate is an entry-level position responsible for proper packaging of materials and finished products. This position also loads, moves material, and operates packaging equipment. The associate will follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.
• Demonstrates a teamwork attitude by working well and effectively with others.
• Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies.
• Keeps the work area neat, clean, and organized.
• Monitors conveyor belts and clears bottle jams from lines.
• Picks up dropped bottles from production floor and places them into designated bins.
• Puts discarded bottles into grinder, if applicable.
• Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging, and labeling.
• Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
• Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
• Monitors supply levels of packaging materials and replenishes as needed.
• Ensures correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
• Moves finished goods to designated area.
• Ensures efficient set up and organization of workstations. Maintains inventory levels and restocks supplies as needed to facilitate smooth transitions between shifts.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.

Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job.

• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Basic computer experience.

Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate I, training within 90 days of hire date.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel, reach out, over and below with hands and arms. The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. Noise levels are usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

$19.42 - $24.81

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions. Additionally, Altium Packaging locations provide rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.