Packaging Person; 2nd shift

Current External•Centerville, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for packaging products into correct materials either on the machine or by hand; moving to stacking position, bagging, sealer, and other workstations as workload requires. The role involves knowing the proper packaging procedure for each product, reading and following Bills of Materials, and completing paperwork as required. Responsibilities include operating all packaging machines, performing hand pack procedures, and re-batching product as needed. The Packaging Person will inspect products for defects, verify accuracy of labels and packaged product, and create accurate labels using a computer and handheld scanners. Processing product through the taper and stacking section, maintaining a clean work area, and actively participating in safety measures are also key aspects of the role. Other job activities may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and work instruction or procedure manuals
Math skills used add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
Critical thinking skills necessary to solve practical problems
Basic computer skills
Ability to meet job expectations and duty changes as required by changing company needs

Responsibilities

Know the proper packaging procedure for each product
Read and follow Bills of Materials
Complete paperwork as required
Operate all packaging machines
Perform hand pack procedures as assigned by supervisor or utility
Re-batch product as needed
Inspect products for defects during the packaging process
Verify accuracy of labels and packaged product
Create accurate labels using computer and handheld scanners
Process product through the taper and stacking section as needed
Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work area
Be actively involved in proactive measures towards safety for self and co-workers