Finished Product Packer

PETOSKEY PLASTICS • Hartford City, IN

13d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

A Finished Product Packer moves finished plastic product safely from the end of the production line into the correct packaging and places it on a skid. The packer verifies work orders and pallet patterns against customer specifications, and communicates with the line operator if finished goods do not meet work order requirements. The role also involves maintaining good housekeeping on assigned lines and supporting line operators and other associates as needed.

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.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to read and write.
• Visual acuity.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairways and platforms at heights of up to 50 feet or more.
• Ability to stand for 12 hours, walk, bend, twist, reach, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; higher weights require a two-person lift.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow established safety procedures.
• Follow established procedures, perform quality checks, and adhere to quality standards under the Quality Management System.
• Attend scheduled work hours and required meetings.
• Keep equipment and the surrounding workspace clean and organized.
• Assist Line Operators during job changes and preventive maintenance.
• Pull film until production is established.
• Transfer between lines as production requires.
• Coordinate with the Material Handler to ensure the proper packaging materials are used and available according to customer expectations.
• Package plastic product according to customer specifications.
• Ensure correct product counts and amounts in packaging.
• Maintain required paperwork.
• Cut, bale, weigh, and record scrap as required by the facility.
• Load cores into machine hoppers.
• Communicate quality concerns to line operators or shift supervisors.
• Provide break relief for other associates on other lines as directed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits, valued at $4 per hour over base pay.
• PTO accrual begins two weeks after the start date.
• $500 bonus for maintaining full-time status for the first 90 days of employment with good attendance.
• Employer 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- and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED