Packager I

Meridian Adhesives Group•Fort Wayne, IN

20d•$17 - $18

About The Position

This role is responsible for handling and inspecting finished products for defects and packing them into cases of various sizes for shipment or storage. Packagers will assist Batch Makers in pulling product from machines and properly placing them to the correct boxes for shipping. Primary job functions include but are not limited to: Maintain assigned equipment by performing required pre-operational, in process and post batch inspections. Immediately report any possibilities of contamination, needed mechanical repair or safety issues to the Production Supervisor. Squeeze cartridges to assure they are good to ship Check product for quality and discard damaged product HOUSEKEEPING Maintain a clean and safe work area, facility and equipment by following routine housekeeping standards. Cap or plug hose and plumbing fittings when not in use. Properly store all properly capped, covered or closed operating supplies such as raw materials, drums, totes, etc. in their designated locations before the end of the shift. Remove empty raw material containers, packages, bags, and sacks before the end of the shift. Equipment must be kept clean of raw material residue, chemicals and adhesive. Sweep and mop work areas as needed and at the end of each shift. Rinse mop heads and mop buckets and return to the proper storage area after each use. Return cleaning equipment to assigned area after each use. OTHER DUTIES Participate in physical inventories and cycle counting. Contribute to team effort, i.e. assisting in any area required, etc. Train designated employees on procedures as needed. Participate in safety, loss control, accident, incident and rework investigations, as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Experience in a related field
Valid state driver’s license, with a good driving record
Mechanical aptitude with practical application skills
Analytical ability
Speak and write English clearly and distinctly.
Perform with minimal supervision.
Perform basic mathematical skills.
Take direction and apply to the assigned task.
Work performed is very physical in nature.
Routine bending, stooping, stair climbing and reaching required.
Lifting and carrying materials and supplies, typically weighting 50 pounds or more
Manual dexterity is required to operate tools, machinery, forklifts and controls.
Standing for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Maintain assigned equipment by performing required pre-operational, in process and post batch inspections. Immediately report any possibilities of contamination, needed mechanical repair or safety issues to the Production Supervisor.
Squeeze cartridges to assure they are good to ship
Check product for quality and discard damaged product
Maintain a clean and safe work area, facility and equipment by following routine housekeeping standards.
Cap or plug hose and plumbing fittings when not in use.
Properly store all properly capped, covered or closed operating supplies such as raw materials, drums, totes, etc. in their designated locations before the end of the shift.
Remove empty raw material containers, packages, bags, and sacks before the end of the shift.
Equipment must be kept clean of raw material residue, chemicals and adhesive.
Sweep and mop work areas as needed and at the end of each shift. Rinse mop heads and mop buckets and return to the proper storage area after each use.
Return cleaning equipment to assigned area after each use.
Participate in physical inventories and cycle counting.
Contribute to team effort, i.e. assisting in any area required, etc.
Train designated employees on procedures as needed.
Participate in safety, loss control, accident, incident and rework investigations, as assigned.