Finished Product Packer

Petoskey Plastics•Hartford City, IN

11d

About The Position

A Finished Product Packer safely moves finished plastic product from the end of the production line into the correct packaging and places it on a skid. The packer verifies against the work order that skids and pallet patterns meet customer specifications, and communicates with the line operator when finished goods do not meet work order requirements. The role also includes maintaining good housekeeping on assigned lines and supporting production operations as needed. Petoskey Plastics manufactures films, bags, and resins using post-consumer materials and describes its focus as sustainability and eco-friendly innovation. The company offers paid training and lists more than 20 competitive 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 multitask.
Proven track record of excellent attendance.
Ability to read a measuring tape.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing for 12 hours, climbing stairways and platforms up to 50+ feet, and lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds; higher weights require a two-person lift.

Responsibilities

Safely move finished plastic product from the end of the line into the correct packaging and place it on a skid.
Verify that skids and pallet patterns meet customer specifications by checking the work order.
Communicate with line operators or shift supervisors about quality concerns and goods that do not meet work order requirements.
Maintain good housekeeping on assigned lines, equipment, and surrounding workspaces.
Follow established safety procedures and comply with Quality Management Systems and quality standards.
Attend scheduled work hours and required meetings.
Assist Line Operators during job changes and preventive maintenance activities.
Pull film until production is established.
Transfer between lines as production requires.
Coordinate with the Material Handler to ensure proper packaging materials are available and used according to customer expectations.
Package plastic product according to customer specifications and ensure correct product counts and amounts.
Maintain required paperwork.
Cut, bale, weigh, and record scrap as required by the facility.
Load cores into machine hoppers.
Provide break relief for associates assigned to other lines as directed.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits, valued by the company at $4 per hour over base pay.
Paid time off accrual begins two weeks after the start date.
$500 bonus for maintaining full-time status during the first 90 days of employment with good attendance.
Company contribution of 3% of annual earnings to a 401(k), regardless of employee contribution.
Profit sharing.
Birthday pay.
Call-in bonus.
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Wellness reimbursement up to $400 annually.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.