Finisher- (Must be able to work all 3 shifts)

Silgan Plastics•Ligonier, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs finishing operations as directed and assigned on a variety of product. Such operations include packaging, assembly, rework, inspection, weighing, recording finished production. Work under direct supervision. Packs cartons with empty plastic bottles at a standard rate. Twists, bends and lifts every carton. This requires wrist and arm movements. Uses simple measuring instruments such as a ruler, scale or gages to check work. General arithmetic knowledge is necessary to understand how to use these tools. Monitors product for quality defects and promptly inform the operator and/ or the coordinator. Loads conveyors and flamers. Practices housekeeping on assigned line(s) and around machine including mopping if necessary. Removes scrap from around the line. Grind and pull plastic as needed. Makes and unitizes cartons as assigned. Initials and dates box labels. Makes out unit tickets. Does any other work as assigned by the Supervisor. Ability to work with 18- 30 lbs. per carton. Possibly packs 100 to 250 cartons in an 8-hour shift. May have to lift carton off the horse onto floor. Twists, bends and lifts every carton. Promotes a safe working environment. Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers.

Requirements

Must be able to work all 3 shifts.
Ability to work with 18-30 lbs. per carton.
General arithmetic knowledge is necessary.
Ability to twist, bend, and lift every carton.
Ability to perform wrist and arm movements.
Ability to possibly pack 100 to 250 cartons in an 8-hour shift.
Ability to understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Performs finishing operations on a variety of product including packaging, assembly, rework, inspection, weighing, and recording finished production.
Packs cartons with empty plastic bottles at a standard rate, involving twisting, bending, and lifting cartons.
Uses simple measuring instruments like rulers, scales, or gauges to check work.
Monitors product for quality defects and informs the operator and/or coordinator.
Loads conveyors and flamers.
Maintains housekeeping on assigned lines and around machines, including mopping if necessary.
Removes scrap from around the line.
Grinds and pulls plastic as needed.
Makes and unitizes cartons as assigned.
Initials and dates box labels.
Makes out unit tickets.
Performs other work as assigned by the Supervisor.
Works with 18-30 lbs. per carton.
Packs 100 to 250 cartons in an 8-hour shift.
May lift cartons from a horse onto the floor.
Promotes a safe working environment.
Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.