Packaging Operator - Days

Infrapipes•Springfield, MO

12h

About The Position

The Packaging Operator maintains the quality of extruded HDPE pipe throughout the manufacturing and packaging process. The role monitors production against order requirements, handles reel setup and finished product, supports extrusion line start-ups, keeps the work area orderly, follows safety requirements, and completes operations paperwork for accurate inventory transactions. The schedule is a rotating shift from 7:45 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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, with the ability to interact with different personalities.
Sound judgment and discretion, and ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to work consistently 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 walk, sit, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
Ability to use hands for repetitive 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 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
Ability to work in moderate-to-high-noise environments and varying indoor/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.
Required competencies include communication, contributing to team success, customer focus, collaboration, quality orientation, safety awareness, and stress tolerance.

Responsibilities

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