Packaging Assoicate Westlake 7p-7a

Genpak LLC•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating Thermoformers, ensuring product quality, and performing packaging duties. The associate will be responsible for learning and operating machinery, identifying and reporting quality or machine issues, performing routine maintenance, and accurately completing production documentation. The position requires a strong understanding of quality standards and the ability to troubleshoot problems.

Requirements

Stationary standing: 100% of the shift.
Walking: 60% of the shift.
Touching/Handling Product: 100% of the shift.
Sitting: 5% of the shift.
Using Controls/Tools: 10% of the shift.
Reaching-(Hand & Arm): 75% of the shift.
Shifting/Twisting/Rotating core: 100% of the shift.
Climb or Balances: 5% of the shift.
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl: 10% of the shift.
Talk or Hear: 100% of the shift.
Smell: 5% of the shift.
Ability to lift: 25 pounds/Max.
Employees may wear corrective lenses (with protective safety over glasses) PPE or use our Safety Prescription Program.
Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate all six (6) Thermoformers within defined specifications without assistance.
Recognize and report heating/cooling problems on all machines immediately.
Start up and shut down all Thermoformers unassisted.
Perform adjustments as needed without assistance.
Check oilers on trim press and Thermoformers at shift start and fill as needed.
Perform roll changes with minimal scrap.
Operate micro phaser and ballerina control panels to obtain readings and make adjustments.
Read instrumentation gauges to record "heat reading" on each machine.
Perform quality checks (burning, cold cracking and registration) per roll.
Learn proper packaging (boxes, poly bags) for each product type.
Stock packaging material (boxes, poly bags, foam rolls) at beginning of production run.
Produce product with correct width, gauge, and weight.
Use a fire extinguisher.
Understand and accurately complete required paperwork: first piece inspection, production log.
Get assistance to resolve any issues to get machine back in operation.
Maintain well-rounded knowledge of the quality of all products.
Maintain housekeeping, keeping all areas free of debris.
Recognize and identify problems with machines and/or material via data collection and interpretation.
Apply troubleshooting techniques to issues as they arise and seek help when needed.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Differentiate between "good" and "bad" quality.