Packaging Associate

Novolex • Villa Rica, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The packer’s primary responsibility is to support the manufacturing group by preparing boxes to be loaded, visually inspecting product, loading product, and stacking finished cases in a way that ensures efficient, quality-oriented production. Additional responsibilities include general housekeeping of the work area and other duties as assigned. Your role is critical to the success of the line and the team. Each line has a target goal, and the achievement of these targets ensures we cover our planned costs and help us to achieve profitability each year. A successful business allows for reinvestment in our people, our site, and our business.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand approximately 10 hours and 50 minutes of a 12-hour shift
• Reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling are constantly present
• Frequently turning body from 0 to a maximum of 180 degrees
• Good eyesight is essential for constant inspection of product (near and far vision, color vision, depth of field)
• Frequent walking is required (over 50 feet)
• Bending is frequently required when making boxes (1/2 of shift)
• Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or talking may be required
• Lifting up to 40 pounds (empty to full boxes)
• Pushing and pulling is occasionally required
• Controls required include hands/arms (both) and feet/legs (both)
• Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as a part of a team is essential
• Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations; ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner
• Must be able to stand for 10-12 hours
• Must be able to wear the required PPE to enter the plant/complete the tasks
• Regular and timely attendance is expected
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

• Some Manufacturing experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed

Responsibilities

• Preparing boxes to be loaded
• Visually inspecting product
• Loading product
• Stacking finished cases
• General housekeeping of the work area
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED