Description

Position Summary: The Packer 1 tends machine that performs one or more packaging functions such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, taping, packing, or wrapping containers by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
• Mounts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hopper or other feeding devices.
• Positions and holds container in machine and depresses pedal, presses button, or moves lever to clean, glue, label, sew, or staple container.
• Start of production follows steps in BT (line clearance and opens line.)
• Makes sure Lot number is printing correct on material.
• Assist packers in labeling boxes if necessary.
• Motivate workers to enhance production quantity and at the same time maintain high production standards.
• Should shadow and learn from a Packer II
• Assembly/disassembly of tape (Combi) machines

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• Six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to read and write in English
• Able to complete basic arithmetic operations
• Able to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Able to problem solve with well-defined steps.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to keep up with the company's demand for the production lines, including the ability to support 70 bottles per minute.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

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.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.).

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbent will follow.