Packaging Operator - Days

Infrapipes•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Packaging Operator maintains the quality of extruded HDPE pipe throughout manufacturing and packaging. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role monitors product and packaging against order specifications, assists with production startup and packaging tasks, moves completed reels into inventory, and completes line operations paperwork. The operator follows applicable safety requirements and maintains an orderly work area. Infra Pipes specializes in engineered polyethylene systems for water, wastewater, and stormwater management. The company describes its workplace as safe and team-oriented, with opportunities for learning and growth in manufacturing. Infra Pipes is an equal-opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the selection process on request. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 years of experience performing the listed essential functions.
Ability to perform simple math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and taking measurements.
Ability to drive a forklift.
Very good organization and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with people with varied personalities.
Sound judgment and discretion, and ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to consistently work under pressure and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Clean driving record, valid current driver's license, and vehicle insurance.
Ability to meet the physical demands of walking, sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, repetitive hand motions, equipment handling, and keyboarding.
Visual abilities including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, color distinction, and focus adjustment.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work in moderate-to-high noise and varying indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, dust, fumes, vibration, and moving machinery.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, reflective clothing, and safety boots.
Demonstrate communication, teamwork, customer focus, collaboration, quality orientation, safety awareness, and stress tolerance.

Responsibilities

Monitor and check product during manufacturing to ensure it meets order requirements.
Monitor print and footage markings, making corrections as needed.
Monitor for a continuous stripe when required.
Understand product quality requirements and inform the line supervisor before making adjustments to meet order specifications.
Use reel components to build reels to size specifications and prepare reels in good physical condition for coiler startup.
Ensure reel wraps are correct and neat.
Cut conduit, tie it off, and cap it when each reel is complete.
Remove completed reels from the coiler using a forklift and transport finished product into inventory.
Grind material scrap as it is produced and stack scrap.
Assist the extrusion technician with line startups.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Assist other packaging specialists with conduit cutting, tie-offs, and reel changes.
Follow position-specific safety requirements and company safety guidelines.
Complete line operations paperwork to ensure accurate inventory transactions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.