What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packer II/ Backup Lead (3rd shift) position at VPet and Careers?
Job Title: Packer Salary Status: DOE FLSA: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Lead or Supervisor
Job Description Overview:
The Packer will be responsible for pulling plastic items (preforms) from a box and placing on the conveyor and/or pulling product i.e., bottles and jars from a conveyor belt, inspecting per QC specifications and packaging them per packaging specifications.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Follows all safety policies
- Follows GMP policies & guidelines
- Remove plastic (preforms) from a box, inspecting them per quality specifications and placing them on a conveyor per work instructions.
- Remove plastic bottles/jars from conveyor belt, inspecting them per Quality specifications
- Packing plastic bottles/jars per packaging specifications posted at work center.
- Communicate any issues or quality concerns related to the product to co-workers, Lead or shift change co-workers
- Interacts with production equipment; starts & stops equipment as trained, clears machine jams as trained
- Assists in the documentation of quality or machine downtime data
- Forms boxes & trays by hand as needed; operates box making machinery
- Ensures defects are separated and placed into proper categories
- Performs machine cleaning and sanitation as required
- Perform housekeeping duties at work center or as directed by the Lead, Supervisor and/or Manager.
- Follow VPET's Quality Management system including procedures and work instructions.
- Any other tasks as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Other skills and abilities:
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English preferred
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to work effectively in a team as well as individually
- Attention to detail i.e., ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work scheduled shift to include overtime and weekends as required.
- Must be committed to the success of the entire organization
Physical Requirements:
Requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Must be able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
- May be required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crawl.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
- Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.
- This is a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
Competitive Benefits:
- Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
- 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 5%.
- Company offers vacation and sick pay.
- Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
- Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).
We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.