PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The purpose of this procedure is to provide a means of establishing the functions and relationship of this position at RICCA Chemical Company.  This applies to all employees having earned this position through their educational background or work experience.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: The Packaging Technician should have a High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Previous work experience is not required but work experience in packaging, manufacturing, or other related business functions would be a plus

Physical Requirements:  This position requires a person to be able to speak, write and conduct business in English.  This person shall have sufficient eyesight and hearing (both may be corrected)  to read business documents and properly fill out appropriate Quality System Records and Forms.  This person may be required to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds

Mental Requirements:  This position should be able to understand and then follow written and verbal work instructions and quality system procedures without direct and constant supervision after the initial training period is successfully completed and documented.  This position should have sufficient mental capacity to accommodate and successfully implement changes in work tasks and quality system changes when required.  

Working Conditions: This position may be working on the Production Floor under various indoor environmental conditions, including supplemental heating in the winter months and without air-conditioning in the summer months.  The position may also be expected to work with some concentrated forms of raw materials, hazardous chemicals and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as full-face respirators, face shields, and aprons.

TASKS AND DUTIES

• Function as a team player to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of self, co-workers, visitors, neighbors, and property. This includes compliance with all RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY safety policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate Customer Obsession for both internal and external customers.
• Display an innovative spirit by bringing ideas for continuous improvement.
• Wears proper PPE where and when required, which may be gloves, apron, goggles, respirator, safety shoes, arm protectors and the like.
• Attends all required safety meetings and training sessions.
• Follows all company safety & security procedures and policies.
• Will be accountable to arrive to work on-time and ready to work at the start of the workday.
• Will raise the bar and  exhibit high standards regarding the trusted products manufactured at Ricca Chemical.
• Explicitly follow batch ticket instructions to ensure required tasks are completed properly and being held accountable for missing or not following designated tasks.
• Procedures for approved inventory rotation, and order filling are used.
• Held accountable to maintain the Production Floor and equipment using regular intervals of preventative maintenance.
• Requires a bias for action and initiative to make decisions and react to situations to better serve both internal and external customers.
• Must have a strong desire to grow and learn with Ricca Chemical.
• Works overtime as needed or as instructed by a manager or supervisor.
• Exhibit customer obsession and teamwork by completing other duties as assigned.