Manual Packaging Operator

Job Overview:  

Manual Packaging Operator operates a range of manual packaging equipment to package material for shipment.

Responsibilities:

• Operates one or more of the following types of equipment: filler, OMW, sewing machine or glue closure, or stacker.
• Set-up equipment, perform daily inspections, and make minor adjustments to the equipment as necessary.
• Ensures the process safely drives quality and production to standards/targets.
• Samples packaged product to verify it meets standards.
• Identifies non-conformance events, documents event, and takes appropriate actions.
• Periodically weighs product packages to ensure weight specifications are met.
• Inspects supplies such as bags, bulk bags, and pallets to ensure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels.  
• Interacts with the computer systems for compliance, reporting, and machine set-up.
• Observes all safety rules, regulations, and precautions.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to use technology to evaluate/communicate the status of the process/product and must pass computer literacy assessment.
• Must be able to understand and act upon all safety and environmental requirements and other related communications.
• Must be able to visually differentiate between products and be able to hear audible alarms, instructions, and commands.
• Must be able to read and understand Bill of Lading.
• Must be able to efficiently interact with and use computer systems.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow quality management system.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary. Must be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.
• Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.