1st Shift Distillery Packaging

General Description Of The Role

The Packaging Helper assists the operator on the Packaging line to produce quality product for the consumer.

Mission/Objectives

The Packaging Helper will provide support to the Packaging Operator on the line to produce a quality product in a safe and efficient manner. The Operator will strive to continuously improve the operation.

Key Responsibilities And Activities

• Must be able to efficiently and effectively assist with turning bottles, removing partitions, stacking cases, inspecting on all packaging lines.
• Must produce a quality package the first time and on time.
• Must be able to manually perform tasks necessary to efficiently and effectively produce finished case goods as prescribed on the work schedule.
• Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions and report malfunctions to the line captain or supervisor.
• Ensure bottled product is packaged in compliance with all operating procedures to support target quality outcomes. Adhere to packaging product SOP's.
• Comply with established Packaging quality checks and measures. Must be attentive at all times to ensure correct application of all raw materials and proper liquid is bottled as scheduled.
• Comply with all GMP, ISO and food safety standards relating to the packaging operation.
• Work with appropriate internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and/or to resolve quality risks when identified.
• Comply with all PPE safety requirements for assigned work area.
• Adhere to and promote a safe working environment. This includes keeping all materials, supplies, tools and any other production related items in their place. Adherence to 5S ( Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) standards is expected of the Packaging Operator.
• Communicate any deficiencies that are affecting Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to line captain or supervisor.
• Shall implement continuous improvement actions to close gaps of KPI's or increase productivity as needed. Participate in Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) to solve problems by attempting to identify and correct the root causes of events, as opposed to simply addressing their symptoms.
• Work proactively and collaboratively with other Packaging and Maintenance department employees to correct issues and proactively drive continuous improvement objectives to meet or exceed target KPI's.
• Ensure basic maintenance practices are in place with the team to keep equipment operating at capacity and to prevent unscheduled down time. This includes completing necessary forms for work orders on the packaging line equipment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management. This also includes working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief during peak periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
  
  

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Site managers and supervisors
  
  

Experience Required

• Must have experience in a manufacturing environment.
  
  

Education / Professional Qualifications

• Possess high school diploma or GED
  
  

Skills

Functional

• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer Service
  
  

Technical

• Turn bottles, stack cases, remove partitions
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 40lbs on a regular basis f
• The employee must be able to physically navigate around a plant/production environment - including the repetitive climbing of stairs, elevated walkways etc. Must be able to ascend and descend ladders as appropriate from floor to shoulder and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
  
  

COM151

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.