1st Shift Inspector Packer

Altor Solutions•Plymouth, WI

6d•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 products that do not meet company quality standards to the appropriate individual (Quality, Set Up Technician, or 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 push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision; must be able to read production tags, labels, inspect parts, and identify defects.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear.
Frequently required to reach, stoop, bend, squat, stretch, and twist.
Frequently required to stand and walk.
Routinely required to reach with hands and arms.
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, steel/composite toe shoes, and gloves.
Must be able to work efficiently and repetitively with hands.
Must have physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform duties.
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.
Accountability: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning & Organizing, Resilience, Time Management/Prioritization and Learning Agility.
Innovation: Creativity & Curiosity, Continuous Improvement, Vision & Strategic Thinking, and Collaboration & Teamwork.
Integrity: Honesty, Consistency & Dependability and Commitment to Excellence.
Adaptability: Communication, Results Oriented and Flexibility.
Caring: Organizational Savvy, Risk Management, Compliance, Diversity, and Empathy.
Passion: Commitment, Persistence & Tenacity, Humility and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to assist with material handling.
Ability to assist others with less experience.
Excellent manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Removes product from 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 or delivery.
Lifts and removes completed boxes or bags and places them in designated locations, wagons, or pallets.
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.
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 the position.
Responsible for verifying quality specifications for product.
Packs and inspects product at a rate of up to 60 parts per minute.
Responsible for assigned production line to ensure product is packaged in accordance with established quality and product standards.
Familiarizes self with daily production goals to ensure 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, seals and labels each package properly and moves completed packages for loading onto a pallet.
Enters data properly in ERP.
Starts and stops pressing, knows where the emergency button is located, and understands the lockout/tag out policy.
Determines the difference between good prints, print rejects, set-up rejects, and manufacturer rejects.
Accurately calculates all print and manufacturer rejects to account for all containers assigned to the production order.
Identifies various foam specifications and how to tell what type they are.
Understands various box labels and their differences (Box/Case labels, Work-In-Process (WIP) labels, reject labels, Partial Carton labels) and where to place them on the box.
Wears PPE properly in accordance with company standards.
Keeps the area around the workstation clean and free from dirt and debris; may include cleaning assigned areas of the building or equipment as instructed by supervisor.
Must be able to work assigned shifts, including 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.
Follows plant specified job training guidelines.
Performs all other duties as assigned.