Packer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in all positions on the packaging side as a Packer 1, including boxing products, labeling, and palletizing
• Start and stop packaging machinery and monitor performance to identify malfunctions, including activating conveyors, tape machines, combi, sleeves, and heat tunnels
• Report any malfunctions and/or inconveniences to the Team Leaders
• Inspect filled containers to ensure products are packaged according to specifications
• Feed products to conveyors or other feeding devices
• Stack pallets in accordance with the specified pallet configuration
• Safely operate a pallet jack
• Take proper actions with scrap products, including identifying and handling expired, flammable, or other potentially hazardous materials per established procedures
• Replenish packaging supplies as needed and communicate with Team Leads if raw materials are needed for the production line
• Ensure accurate printing of Lot Numbers, Expiration Dates, and other relevant information on primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging containers
• Assist other teammates when needed while showcasing a strong teamwork mindset
• Inspire workers with a positive attitude to increase production quantity while upholding high production standards
• Maintain cleanliness in designated area throughout and at the end of the shift
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications: Essential Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required
• Basic English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Environment

Must be able to keep up with the company's demand for the production lines, including the ability to support 70 bottles per minute. Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stand, sit and climb or balance. Occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned.