Canning Line Helper

Carlisle Companies•Carlisle, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Canning Line Helper packages a variety of adhesives produced at Mixers 1, 2, and 4, including bonding adhesives, Low VOC bonding adhesives, and PVC bonding adhesive. The role assists with training, ensures specifications are met, and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment. The Canning Line Helper serves as the Canning Line Operator when coverage is needed and may perform other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No previous manufacturing experience required.
Knowledge of canning line operation and components, fork truck operation, safety systems, proper packaging, lockout/tagout procedures, processing specification procedures, minor canning line maintenance, housekeeping, and job breakdown.
Basic mathematical calculation skills.
Ability to read and comprehend SDSs, labels, process specifications, and instructions.
Ability to complete required paperwork and drive a fork truck.
Ability to work as a team member and communicate with team members and supervisors.
Must be able to climb into and out of a fork truck; stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for most of the shift, walk, push and pull cases, lift full boxes or cans weighing up to 60 pounds, grasp pails, communicate frequently, and see warnings, hazards, and SDS information.
Use required personal protective equipment: hearing protection, safety shoes, cut-resistant gloves, and safety glasses. PPE for specific chemicals is provided when needed.

Responsibilities

Assist the Canning Line Operator with packaging adhesives in 1-gallon and 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums.
Put 1-gallon cans in boxes and stack them on skids.
Stack 5-gallon cans on skids.
Band skids of finished materials.
Use a fork truck to move finished goods to the warehouse and bring out raw materials and packing materials as required.
Include stir sticks, rollers, and other items with finished packages as required.
Make boxes using an air-powered staple gun.
Maintain proper housekeeping in the work area.
Clean the canning line conveyors and vacuum hoist.
Maintain accurate inventory levels.
Complete required production and QA paperwork.
Date-code pails and skids.
Serve as the Canning Line Operator when coverage is needed.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.