RO Pack Assist/Assist Operator - 2nd Shift

Pepper Source • Rogers, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role assists the machine operator by coordinating on production needs, relieving for breaks, and training and managing other packers on the line. The Packaging Assistant/Assistant Operator will coordinate with the operator on product runs, box setup, and line setup. They will manage packers on the line while also working the line, and will be responsible for teaching new packers and helping other packagers complete their tasks. Additionally, this role involves performing and completing LUV label returns, teaching new packers how to use the system, and assisting other packers with issues in Pallet Tracking. The employee will operate a pallet jack and train new employees on its use. They must also be able to operate the machine when the operator is absent and/or to help rotate for breaks and lunches.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into the computer.
• Regularly required to physically perform the following: Lift and/or move 25-50 pounds 150-300 times during the shift.
• Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift.
• Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Possess close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Problem Solving — Be able to step in and help fix issues that occur during packing.
• Interpersonal Skills — Be able to coordinate with the operator on production needs; be a people person who gets along with and works with others on the line; be able to work with the supervisor, other leads and the machine operator with no issues.
• Oral Communication — Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication — Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Organizational Support — Follows policies and procedures.
• Quality — Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity — Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.
• Adaptability — Able to multi-task when needing to work on the line and train new employees at the same time; adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality — Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability — Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative — Asks for and offers help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists the machine operator by coordinating on production needs, relieving for breaks, and training and managing other packers on the line.
• Coordinates with the operator to see what products are running, set boxes, and setting up lines.
• Manage packers on the line while also working the line.
• Teach new packers.
• Help other packagers complete shops for the day.
• Perform and complete LUV label returns and teach new packers how to use the system.
• Assist other packers with issues in Pallet Tracking.
• Operate a pallet jack and train new employees on how to use it.
• Know how to work the machine and run it when the operator is gone and/or to help rotate for breaks and lunches if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed