Position Overview:

Summary:

Responsible for assembling, sealing, counting, and stacking of packed boxes; to operate tow motor when directed; to clean hoppers, granulators, and barrels.

Responsibilities:

• Bring unassembled cartons from staging area to taping station for your assigned lines.
• Assemble cartons and tape them per the packing instructions for the item that is running on your assigned lines. Make only enough cartons to be used on your shift per machine plus 20% for the next shift.
• Place preassembled empty cartons (with unopened liners) on each line where Packer-Trimmer-Inspectors can have easy access to them. Keep cartons neat and orderly.
• Close up and tape shut (or bundle up) full boxes as soon as possible after a Packer-Trimmer-Inspector has completed packing them. Make sure liner(s) are properly folded or tied per instruction to prevent dust contamination of the finished goods.
• Mark label and carton neatly with correct carton number and any other special coding information. Keep track (on a check-off sheet) of the number of cartons produced per line for the total shift period. Report the total number of cartons per each machine to the Packaging Supervisor at the end of the shift.
• Place finished cartons on pallet or slip sheet as required by instructions. Cartons are to be numbered and stacked in the order they were produced, labels always facing out. Always stack cartons in straight and neat rows.
• Apply correct banding or stretch wrap to stacked cartons per shipping specifications.
• The Packaging Supervisor will assign each Utility Person an area(s) that he/she is responsible for keeping clean, neat, and orderly. If this area is not clean, neat, and orderly at the beginning of the shift, point this out to the Packaging Supervisor before the end of the previous shift.
• Do NOT operate forklift trucks unless authorized by the Packaging Supervisor. If authorized, tow motor license is required. If not licensed, the supervisor will train if necessary. Proper safety codes must be followed.
• Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies.
• Required to wear PPE properly in accordance with company standards.
• Keep the area around your workstation clean and free from dirt and debris; this may include cleaning assigned areas of the building or pieces of equipment as instructed by your Supervisor.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts, including working overtime and attending after hour meetings as needed.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Clean all line equipment, unjam grinders and assist in clean up and grinding of excess materials.
• Utility Persons will give breaks to Packer-Trimmer-Inspectors as required.

Bonus: $500.00 for 3 months, 6 months, 1 year of employment 

Who We Are:

Pretium Packaging is a leading full-service designer and manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions for specialized applications with small to mid-sized production volumes. Pretium offers a variety of creative packaging solutions with consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in mind. We listen and then apply our expertise in the form of market insights, the latest bottle and closure technology, supreme quality management and outstanding customer service. Our customers know they can always count on Pretium to provide the kind of innovative packaging solutions that will enhance their products’ brand identity.

Our production facilities use the latest software, automation and quality assurance protocols to deliver creative, cost-effective and reliable products to our customers. From prototype development through production scale-up to consistent on-time delivery, we strive to exceed expectations at every turn. For our customers’ convenience, we maintain a deep inventory of popular molds and a wide selection of everyday stock container options that can significantly cut down on lead time to market.