Finished Product Packer
About The Position
Petoskey Plastics is seeking a Full Time Finished Product Packer for their Petoskey Plant. This role involves moving finished plastic product safely from the end of the line into correct packaging and placing it on a skid. The position requires verifying that skids and pallet patterns meet customer specifications according to the work order and communicating with the line operator if finished goods do not meet requirements. Maintaining good housekeeping practices on assigned lines is also essential. Petoskey Plastics is an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. They are a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides comprehensive benefits.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to read work procedures in English
- Good communication skills
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to multi-task
- Proven track record of excellent attendance
- Ability to read a measuring tape
- Regular and Reliable Attendance
- Reading
- Writing
- Visual Acuity
- Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50+ feet
- Standing for 12 hours
- Walking
- Bending
- Twisting
- Reaching
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
- Concentration
Responsibilities
- Move finished plastic product safely from end of line into correct packaging and place on skid.
- Verify with the work order that the skids and pallet patterns meet customer specifications.
- Communicate with the line operator if the finished goods do not meet work order requirements.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices on assigned lines.
- Work safely while adhering to established safety procedures.
- Comply with Quality Management Systems by following established procedures, performing quality checks and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Be present during scheduled work hours and attend all required meetings.
- Maintain excellent standards for housekeeping by keeping equipment and surrounding workspace clean and organized.
- Assist Line Operators during job changes and PMs.
- Ability to pull film until production is established.
- Ability to transfer between lines as production requires.
- Coordinate with Material Handler to ensure proper packaging materials are used and available according to customer expectations.
- Package plastic product according to customer specification.
- Ensure correct counts and amounts of product are in packaging.
- Maintain paperwork as required.
- Cut, bale, weigh and record scrap as required by facility.
- Load cores into machine hoppers.
- Communicate with line operators or shift supervisors regarding quality concerns.
- Break relief for other associates assigned to other lines as directed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Prescription benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- PTO - start accruing just two weeks after your start date
- $500 bonus for maintaining a full-time status for the first 90 days of employment with good attendance
- Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution
- Profit Sharing
- Birthday Pay
- Call-in Bonus
- Safety Shoe Reimbursement
- Safety Glasses Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually)
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
