Packaging Operator

Evonik•Havre de Grace, MD

18d

About The Position

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https ://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ This position will successfully learn to safely operate and troubleshoot equipment in the packaging area. Employee must be able to effectively communicate to others how to operate and troubleshoot in areas of responsibilities, both verbally and in writing. This position is directly responsible for all packaging, loading and warehousing of finished products in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner and in accordance with all applicable ESHQ standards, while maintaining acceptable OEE. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Offered

Requirements

High School education or General Equivalence Diploma required
Must possess a good attitude and strong work ethic
Must be dependable and have a high degree of integrity
Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task, work independently and perform in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively communicate between team members and other departments
Ability to work in a production environment where heat, cold, dust and discomfort are common.
Be willing to work flexible schedule and overtime (nights and/or weekends when needed)
Ability to lift 40lbs on a consistent basis with repetitive motion Lifting 30 - 40lbs bags from packing equipment, up to 50 bags per hour, carrying bags 6 feet and palletizing using adjustable height platform Requires bending to first level of about 1 ft and reaching to top level at 5.5 ft
Ability to lift 50lbs on an occasional basis
Ability to perform physical tasks for 12 hour periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting
Ability to frequently climb flights of stairs and ladders, of multi-level building
Ability to frequently mount and dismount fork truck.
Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment, including safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, gloves and respirator when required

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidate will have previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Operate packaging equipment (bag/FIBC fillers, stretchwrappers, hammer mills, deaeration, etc.) in a safe and efficient manner
Must understand and comply with site ESHQ procedures, cGMP’s and SOPs
Perform field quality tests and document in SPC program
Perform basic maintenance, changeover, set up, and troubleshooting of packaging equipment
Correctly complete and submit work orders for equipment failures which requires maintenance
Clean and purge packaging equipment
Accountable for accurately documenting, packaging and cleaning activities in packaging worksheets and Process Logbooks
Transfer of finished goods within the Inventory Management System (SAP)
Safely and properly operate a forklift
Accountable for Line performance (OEE) and able to effectively communicate hourly status of line to affected personnel to ensure timely resolution of issues (i.e. Supervisors, Engineers)
Maintain a good attendance record within policy guidelines