2nd Shift Inspector Packer

Plymouth Foam•Plymouth, WI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector Packer is responsible for performing tasks involved in the production, inspection, and packing of Altor Solutions’ products. This role requires adherence to company standards for Safety, Housekeeping, Quality, and Production in an efficient and safe manner. The Inspector Packer must report any product quality deviations to the appropriate individual (Quality, Set Up Technician, Production Supervisor).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
3 – 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Must be able to read, write, and understand basic math.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to work efficiently and repetitively with hands and have physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform duties.
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, safety glasses, steel/composite toe shoes, and gloves.
Must be able to work assigned shifts, including working overtime and attending after-hour meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

Excellent manual dexterity is an important part of the role.

Responsibilities

Removes product from the conveyor belt and places product into drying racks, boxes, or bags.
Packs product into drying racks, boxes, or bags.
Uses heavy-duty tape machines to cut tape and wrap product for storage and delivery.
Lifts and removes completed boxes or bags and places them in the designated location, wagon, or pallet.
Receives verbal and written job assignments; reads and complies with product description and packing instructions on Quality/Production Data sheet.
Completes “Operator Production/Quality Report,” packing report, worksheets, and/or “special” customer requirement inspection forms where required.
Performs visual inspections and/or uses measuring devices such as scales, steel rule, and calipers to ensure acceptable finished product quality.
Notifies supervisor of discrepancies and records required information on Operator Quality Report.
Inventories tape, labeling, bags, boxes, or drying racks, and notifies the Material Handler of items needed.
Observes machine operation to detect any defects with the finished product and notifies the supervisor of any problems.
Complies with Company policies and procedures and immediately notifies Supervisor of any production, quality, or safety issues or concerns.
Maintains good housekeeping and assures a neat and organized work area at all times.
Notifies the supervisor of the need to be away from the machine during the shift.
May assist with material handling.
May assist others with less experience in the position.
Responsible for verifying quality specifications for the product.
Pack and inspect product at a rate of up to 60 parts per minute.
Responsible for the assigned production line to ensure that the product is packaged in accordance with established quality and product standards.
Must familiarize yourself with the daily production goals so they are achieved for each line assignment.
May operate production line equipment to inspect, pack, and/or count products automatically or manually in accordance with established production standards.
After packing, seal and label each of the packages properly, and then move the completed packages for loading onto a pallet.
Enter data properly in ERP.
Start and stop pressing and know where the emergency button is located; understand the lockout/tag out policy.
Determine the difference between good prints, print rejects, set-up rejects, and manufacturer rejects.
Accurately calculate all print and manufacturer rejects to account for all the containers assigned to the production order.
Identify the various foam specifications and how to tell what type they are.
Understand the various box labels and their difference – Box/Case labels, Work-In-Process (WIP) labels, reject labels, Partial Carton labels, and where to place them on the box.
Required to wear PPE properly in accordance with company standards.
Keep the area around your workstation clean and free from dirt and debris; this may include cleaning assigned areas of the building or pieces of equipment as instructed by your supervisor.
Must be able to work assigned shifts, including working overtime and attending after-hour meetings as needed.
Must be able to communicate with co-workers and the leadership chain about any safety issues, housekeeping issues, quality issues, and production issues.
Follow the plant-specified job training guideline.
All other duties as assigned.