Packaging Associate Nights 6:55pm to 7:00am (GH)

Genpak•Tyler, TX

12d

About The Position

The Packaging Associate is responsible for the final review of finished products and packaging materials and for packaging products for delivery to customers. The role requires following product specifications, quality standards, company procedures, and safety requirements while working across packaging lines. Associates may also help train others and support LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Ability to demonstrate and apply logic when performing responsibilities.
Basic knowledge of quality standards.
Ability to communicate effectively and work productively as part of a cross-functional team.
Willingness to work with others and be an active trainee and trainer.
Basic understanding of machine and equipment operation sufficient to identify hazards.
Basic understanding of E-stops, including when and how to use them.
Understanding of authorized versus affected Lock Out Tag Out employees.
Ability to stand and walk constantly on a cement floor.
Ability to use hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders constantly and reach frequently.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to rotate or twist constantly and meet the visual acuity requirements of the role.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or other industrial setting.
Comparable experience handling repetitive tasks at a steady pace.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect finished products and packaging materials to ensure they meet quality expectations.
Communicate concerns to the Quality Auditor, Operator, Lead Operator, and/or Supervisor.
Discard products that do not meet expectations in accordance with site procedures.
Monitor surroundings and report environmental, equipment, or material issues.
Package product types for all facility lines according to specifications, including count or stack height, bagging, sealing bags, and boxing product sleeves.
Apply required labels and verify date coding and other necessary information.
Build and stack boxes according to pallet and stack layouts, and manually palletize as required.
Rework rejected products or damaged boxes.
Use packaging equipment, including resetting ink jet printers, operating and making minor adjustments to the auto bagger, and using taping or box-sealing equipment.
Load and stage KDs (boxes) as directed, change or replace tape in the box taper, and clear product jams in packaging equipment.
Communicate the need to restock packaging materials on the lines.
Assist with scrap management, safely use grinders to recycle scrap, and remove scrap products from around the former for disposal.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including PPE, GMP, SQF, Standard Work Practices, and General Safety Rule requirements.
Follow step-by-step procedures, maintain workstation organization, and record or track production.
Report near misses, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately to the Supervisor; follow proper lifting procedures and use safe practices.
Participate in required communication and training meetings.
Support LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 5S, Standard Work, and waste elimination.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.