Packaging Associate (8P-8A)

• To pack on all thermoforming machines including auto packer

• Ensure product meets quality standards

• Ensure correct quantity is packed

• Confirm packaging material matches quality docket requirements

• Feed sheet through trim press as required

• Help remove scrap from around former to disposal buggy

• Clear packing table from end of roll/start of new roll debris to get count mark for new roll

• Perform simple machine procedures while operator away from area

• Break line (cut the sheet) at un-winder if needed

• Understand the basic operation of the machine

• Understand the safety features of the machine including E-stops and when to use them

• Well rounded knowledge of quality of all products

• Perform Grinding duties to ensure scrap material is properly recycled

• Make and stage "boxes" for packing product throughout shift cons is tent with demands.

• Communicate equipment or mate rial issues that arises on the shift to Packer and Supervisor.

• Perform all end of shift duties, IE. Sweeping, cleaning packing table, assisting co-worker's with this task, grinding.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIRMENTS:

• Stationary standing: 100% of the shift.

• Walking: 60% of the shift.

• Touching/Handling Product: 100% of the shift.

• Sitting: 5% of the shift.

• Useing Controls/Tools: 10% of the shift.

• Reaching-(Hand & Arm): 75% of the shift.

• Shifting/Twisting/Rotating core: 100% of the shift.

• Climb or Balances: 5% of the shift.

• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl: 10% of the shift.

• Talk or hear: 100% of the shift.

• Smell: 5% of the shift.

• Ability to lift 25 pounds/Max.

• Employees may wear corrective lenses (with protective safety over glasses) PPE or use our Safety Prescription Program (Ask your HR Representative).

• Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

SAFETY:

The Packer will be responsible for individual compliance with all safety rules, regulations, and policy procedures. Employee's responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Compliance with all facility rules and regulations.

• Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their Supervisor.

• Maintain floor safety discipline by interceding with fellow employees, who may engage in rule violations and/or unsafe, unhealthy activities.

• Communicate to Management those employees who persist in violations of safety rules and/or procedures.

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)/properly and reporting any defective PPE.

• Report all near misses, accidents, injuries, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employees will be working in a Manufacturing and/or Warehouse environment in all types of weather. Conditions may range from and include: hot, cold, humid, loud, working near airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and forklift traffic.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

None is required for this position.