Packaging Associate

Pactiv Evergreen•Mooresville, NC

54d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment packing, packaging, inspecting and enjoy working in a fast paced environment? We are seeking individuals that want to advance their career and join our great team. Immediately Hiring Packers! Entry level, Some Manufacturing experience preferred! All Packaging Associates work on a rotating schedule with every other weekend off. Shifts available are below: Night Shift Schedule: 6:30pm - 6:30am 7:00pm - 7:00am Why should you apply? By joining Pactiv Evergreen Packer Team, you will be part of a global leader with endless opportunities for building the career you want! In addition, as a packer you will receive: 3-day weekend every other week Only at work 15 days out of the month Excellent benefits Paid time off Reimbursement up to $80 for steel toe shoes Compensation: Competitive starting pay rate $18.66 for day Shifts + additional $1.00 per hour as shift differential Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Prescription drug coverage 401K with a company match New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details) Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts Corporate discounts Text to Apply PTVE @ 97211 warehouse pack packed packing inspect ama Responsibilities 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.â¯ 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.â¯ A successful business allows for reinvestment in our people, our site, and our business. Safety Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do Keep work area clean and organized Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift Quality Follow all GMP guidelines required by the site and for each work station Inspect all product passing through the workstation for any possible defects or product concerns Report any concerns on quality of product immediately to appropriate supervision on shift Productivity Must be able to construct empty boxes at a rate sufficient to maintain production on assigned machine running at standard rate Must be able to properly palletize finished product at a rate sufficient to maintain production and ready product for transportation Must be able to inspect product being manufactured to ensure the various visual quality parameters of the product produced are within acceptable limits and quickly notify the Operator and/or Supervisor of any of quality issues. Must do general housekeeping of manufacturing areas and equipment to ensure a safe, efficient and contamination free work area and equipment is maintained. This includes sweeping and mopping of the production area, wiping down the machines and removal of disposal of waste and rubbish Must assist the operators as required in routine start-up and shut down procedures and changing packing materials from one product to another Must be able to salvage and re-pack product that is either damaged or otherwise does not meet quality requirements Must be able to grind defective product and must be able to keep trash and regrind separate Must be willing to work at any packing position available including other areas and/or departments in the plant as work load and customer requirements demand Must be willing to work overtime when needed Must promptly inform supervisor of any issues concerning safety, health, hygiene, quality and efficiencies Must perform other tasks within the plant as assigned by the supervisor or group leader

Requirements

Must be able to stand approximately 10 hours and 50 minutes of a 12-hour shift (70 minutes of break time). All routine tasks are performed while standing.
Reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling are constantly present while performing job duties
Frequently turning body from 0 to a maximum of 180 degrees
Good eyesight is essential for constant inspection of product. Seeing both near and far, color vision and depth of field are all required. Vision corrected with glasses or contact lenses is acceptable
Frequent walking is required. Distance can be 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) is required. Items lifted include, but are not limited to product, boxes (empty and full), plastic liner bags, tape, cleaning supplies, etc.
Pushing and pulling is occasionally required. Items moved include, but are no limited to, boxes, stands, product, regrind, inspection tables, etc.
Controls required include hands/arms (both) and fee/legs (both)
Environment includes inside work 100%, teamwork 100%, can be near or close to others, can be in excess of 95+ degrees during summer months
Vibration can occasionally be present from running machines
Noisy environment (noise levels 85dB+ depending upon work area)
There is a mild plastic smell at times
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required includes safety glasses, hearing protection, proper safety shoes, gloves, and a bump cap.
GMP requirements include hair nets, beard nets, and routine hand washing.
In specific areas of the plant and in certain positions a high visibility vest is also required.
High school diploma preferred
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
Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed
Must be able to stand for 10-12 hours due to the nature of the work
Must be able to wear the required PPE to enter the plant/complete the tasks
We expect regular and timely attendance to avoid disruption to the team and the line
Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

Some Manufacturing experience preferred!

Responsibilities

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.
Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace
Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job
Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do
Keep work area clean and organized
Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift
Follow all GMP guidelines required by the site and for each work station
Inspect all product passing through the workstation for any possible defects or product concerns
Report any concerns on quality of product immediately to appropriate supervision on shift
Must be able to construct empty boxes at a rate sufficient to maintain production on assigned machine running at standard rate
Must be able to properly palletize finished product at a rate sufficient to maintain production and ready product for transportation
Must be able to inspect product being manufactured to ensure the various visual quality parameters of the product produced are within acceptable limits and quickly notify the Operator and/or Supervisor of any of quality issues.
Must do general housekeeping of manufacturing areas and equipment to ensure a safe, efficient and contamination free work area and equipment is maintained. This includes sweeping and mopping of the production area, wiping down the machines and removal of disposal of waste and rubbish
Must assist the operators as required in routine start-up and shut down procedures and changing packing materials from one product to another
Must be able to salvage and re-pack product that is either damaged or otherwise does not meet quality requirements
Must be able to grind defective product and must be able to keep trash and regrind separate
Must be willing to work at any packing position available including other areas and/or departments in the plant as work load and customer requirements demand
Must be willing to work overtime when needed
Must promptly inform supervisor of any issues concerning safety, health, hygiene, quality and efficiencies
Must perform other tasks within the plant as assigned by the supervisor or group leader