Packer / Press Operator Jobs

WE ARE HIRING!! DAY AND NIGHT SHIFT entry-level positions!

Enjoy the perks of:

• WORKING ONLY 15 DAYS A MONTH as a full time employee
• WORK LIFE BALANCE with EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF
• ADVANCED AUTOMATION to make your job EASIER
• GREAT TEAM ENVIRONMENT

Position Summary:

As a Packer/Press Operator you will be responsible for packing finished product into shipping cartons, bulk packs, or other containers according to the company protocol and expectations. You will work in a team environment interacting with fellow packers, trainers, supervisors, and the quality team.

Salary:

$17 - $18 (Depending upon shift)

Job Responsibilities:

The list is a comprehensive list meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

• Comply with all safety rules, OSHA guidelines, GMP and PEE guidelines as well as any departmental/line specific work instructions and protocol.
• Visually monitor materials and products for defects.
• Pack finished products on running machines and place product into each case and acceptable pace that allows other operators to keep up with the injection molding press cycle time. Pace will be determined on product and production need.
• Visually inspect completed product for correctness in accordance with quality expectations for that specific product (color, bubbles, label correctness-both accuracy and positioning) and other quality/product specifications.
• Monitoring two (2) machines simultaneously.
• Perform all duties as directed/assigned by Training Supervisor, Supervisor, Assistant Plant Manager, Plant Manager or Human Resource leadership.
• Comply with The Employee Handbook and all other Edge Plastics policies and protocols.
• Perform housekeeping duties for workstations.
• Assemble cartons by folding and closing with hand taper and/or tape machine.
• Move product using hand pallet jack or tow motor (if licensed, trained, and certified), and visually inspect for functionality and broken items.
• Read and interpret written work order to ensure type, quantity and quality of product, special instructions, etc.
• Select appropriate amount of product either by measuring, hand counting or counting done by stacker system.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) months manufacturing experience
• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

The Packer/Press Operator must have the following abilities:

• Must be able to stretch, reach and finished products over head (approx. six feet over head)
• Must be able to lift between 37 and 50 lbs repetitively.
• Read and comprehend written instructions and ensure instructions are met and achieved upon review of completed product. Must be able to properly record quality related concerns as they arise.
• Stand, bend, stretch for hours at a time.
• Must be able to hand count via visual inspection.
• Ability to be able to visually inspect finished product; view stress fractures, bubbles, color accuracy and other quality metrics to ensure production and client metrics are met.

• Ability to multi-task with a high sense of urgency
• Ability to communicate in professional tone and manner in both verbal and written means.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Potential for bonus
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Weekly pay

**Edge Plastics Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Edge Plastics Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding disability discrimination and workplace accommodations.