Packaging Operator - 1st Shift (10:00am-6:30pm)

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator sets up, maintains, and operates packaging equipment for chemical coatings products. The role fills containers of varying sizes according to shop orders, handles hazardous raw materials and finished goods, operates a forklift and other equipment, and monitors package quality. The operator may also instruct trainees or assistants in packaging operations. This is an on-site position on the first shift, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Work takes place on a manufacturing shop floor with daily moderate to high levels of heat, noise, and fumes, and involves hazardous chemicals. Required protective clothing includes steel-toe shoes and safety glasses; the employee must also be able to wear a respirator. The position requires at least one year of experience in a manufacturing operations environment, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and the ability to follow instructions, troubleshoot, make product adjustments, and perform basic math. The role involves standing, walking, reaching, stooping or bending, lifting up to approximately 50 pounds, and moving drums weighing 400–700 pounds using prescribed material-handling equipment. The targeted pay range is $19.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check and applicable medical surveillance requirements.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a manufacturing operations environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise judgment and discretion, including making product adjustments as required.
Ability to wear a respirator and handle hazardous materials.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and use a scale to make adjustments as required.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic grammar and math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and weights.
Ability to operate forklifts, drum lifts, and other equipment used to assist with lifting materials weighing 400–700 pounds.
Ability to lift up to approximately 50 pounds as needed.
Basic computer skills; ability to operate a bar-coding computer is a plus.
Interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure and work well with others.
Ability to train entry-level employees.
Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment involving heat and noise.
Training in spill response and safety equipment, and ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or bend as needed.
Ability to work and walk on a manufacturing shop floor and wear required protective clothing, including steel-toe shoes and safety glasses.
Close vision.
Ability to operate a forklift.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills, including ability to operate a bar-coding computer.

Responsibilities

Consult daily shop orders to determine the products and quantities to package and the required container sizes, types, and quantities.
Retrieve raw materials and use a forklift to obtain packaging materials from the warehouse.
Set up packaging and filling equipment according to shop orders.
Operate machines used for mixing and dispensing chemical products.
Provide coating samples to the quality lab for checks before packaging.
Weigh finished product before and during packaging and record weights for documentation.
Inspect packaging materials, containers, and product for proper condition, cleanliness, and package quality.
Assemble and stencil cartons and apply labels according to shop orders; use the Aerosol Labeler when required.
Use a bar-coding computer.
Place filled containers and cartons on skids and prepare them for shipping or warehousing.
Prepare relevant documentation.
Dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Participate regularly in 5S and Root Cause Corrective Action activities.
Clean packaging equipment and the work area according to safety procedures.
Return excess material to inventory.
Receive and handle bulk materials.
May instruct trainees or assistants in packaging operations.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” access to withdraw up to 30% of earned daily wages the day after work.
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program.
BCBS medical coverage.
Delta Dental coverage.
401(k) savings plan with a Chesterton contribution.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and paid time off to volunteer.
Vision insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
HSA and FSA options for additional medical costs.
Parental leave for moms and dads.
“Grandternity” leave for new grandparents.
Hiring referral bonuses up to $3,000 for select roles.
Legal services.
Pet insurance.
Chesterton relief fund for employees in need.
Other fringe benefits.