Packer - 2nd Shift

Description/Job Summary

SUMMARY:
Packages and inspects materials and products by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Performs highly repetitive trimming, flaming, assembyl, inspection, counting, and packaging of injection and blow molded components and parts.
• Visually inspects product for defects as defined in the QAS (Quality Assurance Standard).
• Counts parts and individual packages within cases either by stack height or weight as required.
• Insures that cases are labeled correctly, in the proper sequence, stamped with an operator/packer stamp, and stacks cases on pallets.
• Performs secondary operations as required.
• Refers questions to Associate Supervisor and/or Production Supervisor.
• Notifies the Associate Supervisor and/or Production Supervisor of part discrepancies in regards to production, appearance, and/or quality issues.
• Notifies the Associate Supervisor and/or Production Supervisor of any potential inventory shortages related to the supplies required to perform the job at the assigned machine.
• Notifies production supervisory staff and/or technicians in the event of any machine malfunction and/or product defect.
• Reworks/sorts defective product as necessary.
• Maintains a steady rate of work as to meet or exceed standard labor costs.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner (floor must be clear of parts). Includes disposing of regrind parts and trash correctly.
• Participates in 5S projects as required.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance with the ability to work outside the normal work schedule when required.
• Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Language Skills

• Ability to recognize similarities and differences between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences in English.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud and requires hearing protection.

Required Skills

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Recommended Skills

• Mathematics
• Packaging And Processing Duties
• Particles
• Product Defect
• Quality Management
• Vibrations