Packaging Operator

Ideal Tridon • Boyertown, PA

125d

About The Position

We are currently recruiting a Packaging Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position will have prior packaging experience in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills including active listening.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently and able to ask for help when needed.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.
• Must be comfortable and efficient in working in a busy open-floor environment.
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment as well as individually.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of working in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Forklift experience certification a plus.
• 1+ years of prior packaging experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Package finished goods and perform other duties related to the preparation of products for shipment to customers.
• Use prescribed methods to pack, seal, and label containers.
• Count items manually and place into proper size containers or use weigh-count scale when necessary.
• Dump containers at packing machine using hydraulic container dumper or pick items from floor level containers.
• Set up and operate automated carton sealing machine to package products.
• Use hand trucks, platform trucks, hydraulic pallet trucks, and forklift trucks (when qualified) to move materials throughout the plant and warehouse.
• Assemble cartons using hand operated tape dispensers or electric-powered continuous wire type stapling machine.
• Sort damaged, incomplete, or otherwise inferior parts while packing and place in proper containers.
• Close cartons using tape dispensers or hand-operated carton stapling tool.
• Refill tape dispensers and stapling tools when necessary.
• Use computer to create package labels.
• Stamp, stencil and/or label cartons with necessary information.
• Use material handling equipment to move surplus materials to proper storage areas.
• Assist with periodic inventories when required.
• Perform simple assembly of multi-component products.
• Assist in maintaining a daily account of all materials placed into stock.
• Report to Supervisor/Plant Manager when assignment has been completed.
• Assist in maintaining the plant, warehouse and dock areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Follow all established safety rules and procedures including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Report defective materials and unusual or unsafe conditions to Production Control Manager and/or Plant Manager.
• Performs other related or additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Generous PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid lunch breaks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED