What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packing Line Operator position at Schlafly?
Description
Summary: This position is responsible for the operation of machinery to bottle and package consumer products for shipment. This person will need to possess good time management, decision making and problem solving skills and represent The Saint Louis Brewery in a positive manner at all times.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards
- Operate machinery used in the packaging line process
- Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met
- Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
- Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions
- Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as boxes, cartons, or labels
- Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
- Load materials and products into package processing equipment
- Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment such as conveyors
- Maintain and follow safety standards and guidelines
- Attend activities and festivals featuring Schlafly products during non-production hours as needed
Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of the job.
Moderate physical demands requiring frequent manual lifting/moving of materials weighing 5-25 pounds and occasional lifting/moving materials weighing 25-60 lbs. and over 60 lbs. Most lifting and moving is done manually; a hand truck is used frequently for heaviest work. Work requires frequent standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching and occasional kneeling, squatting and uncomfortable positions.
Flow of work and duties require normal mental and visual attention; visual requirements include depth perception, color vision, and clarity of vision for distant (20 feet or more) and near (less than 20 inches) work.
Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of the job.
Manufacturing environment where exposure to moisture, heat, electrical current, refrigerated areas, noise and moving machinery are frequent during the day.
Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED certification
Experience: 0-1 year related experience
Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
- Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Troubleshooting- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what actions need to be taken to solve the problem.
- Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Judgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to make the appropriate decision.
License(s)/Certifications(s) Required: None
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.