Production Worker

JOB SUMMARY:

A Production Worker, under moderate supervision, prepares, labels, fills, and packs products.  The Production Worker also assembles packaging, packages filled containers and places finished goods on pallets.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Assist Machine Operators as requested.  This includes but is not limited to gathering packaging materials, putting inserts into bottles, hand capping bottles, putting trigger sprayers on bottles, etc.   
• Organize and kit labels according to batch ticket.  
• Use batch tickets to verify correct labels for packaging and placing labels onto packages.  
• Request labels for production when needed.  
• Fold packaging inserts.
• Assemble packing cartons, pack filled bottles, place finished goods on pallets.  
• Complete PTOs (Package to Order) and Repack jobs as assigned.  
• Unload drum truck and potentially other material deliveries as needed either by hand, or hand cart.
• Maintain a high-quality standard.
• Maintain work area in accordance with established housekeeping procedures and requirements to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform such similar comparable or related duties, as required.

EDUCATION/ SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment preferred.

SKILLS:

• Need to have a strong ability to read and comprehend English
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to multitask
• Knowledge of basic mathematics 
• Ability to problem solve
• Forklift experience preferred, but not required

COMPETENCIES:  

• Safety Oriented
• Detail oriented

• Action oriented
• Critical thinking
• Product knowledge
• Technical skills
• Drive for results
• Effective communication (verbal & written)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:  

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. 

• Stand for extended periods of time
• Visual acuity necessary to read labels, tickets, etc.
• Proximity to chemicals, with potential exposure to chemicals and chemical odors. 
• Proximity to forklift traffic. 
• Occasional extra hours.
• Lifting up to 55 lbs. is required.
• Required use of personal protective equipment.  

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Employee shall be familiar and comply with all safety policies and procedures of the company.