Inspector Packer

Lifoam Industries•Waxahachie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector Packer is required to perform tasks involved in the production, inspection, and packing of Altor Solutions’ products. This role involves reporting to the appropriate individual (Quality, Set Up Technician, Production Supervisor) if products do not meet company quality standards. The Inspector Packer must follow Altor Solutions’ standards for Safety, Housekeeping, Quality, and Production in an efficient and safe manner. This position requires excellent manual dexterity, the ability to pack and inspect product at a rate of up to 60 parts per minute, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. The Inspector Packer is responsible for assigned production lines to ensure product is packaged in accordance with established quality and product standards and must familiarize themselves with daily production goals to achieve them for each line assignment. They may operate production line equipment to inspect, pack, and/or count products automatically or manually. After packing, they will seal and label each package properly and move completed packages for loading onto a pallet. Data entry into the ERP system is also a key responsibility. The role requires understanding machine operation, emergency stop procedures, lockout/tag out policy, and the ability to differentiate between various types of rejects and foam specifications. Proper identification and placement of various box labels (Box/Case, WIP, reject, Partial Carton) are also essential. The Inspector Packer must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) properly and maintain a clean workstation and assigned areas. Communication with co-workers and leadership regarding safety, housekeeping, quality, and production issues is crucial. Following plant-specified job training guidelines is mandatory. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to pack and inspect product at a rate of up to 60 parts per minute.
Excellent manual dexterity is an important part of the role.
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 leadership chain about any safety issues, housekeeping issues, quality issues and production issues.
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 work in, with, and near machinery and work with hand tools.
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, safety glasses and steel/composite toe shoes, and gloves.
Must be able to work efficiently and repetitively with hands and have physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
3 – 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Removes product from conveyor belt and places product into drying racks, boxes, or bags.
Packs product into drying racks, boxes, or bags.
Using heavy-duty tape machines, cuts tape and wraps product for storage delivery.
Lifts and removes completed boxes or bags and places on/in 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 Material Handler of items needed to get the job done.
Observes machine operation to detect any defects with finished product and notifies 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 Supervisor of need to be away from machine during shift.
May assist with material handling.
May assist others with less experience in position.
Responsible for verifying quality specifications for product.
Pack and inspect product at a rate of up to 60 parts per minute.
Responsible for assigned production line to ensure that 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 communicate with co-workers and leadership chain about any safety issues, housekeeping issues, quality issues and production issues.
Follow plant specified job training guideline.
All other duties as assigned.