Packaging Plant Operator

Carver Companies•Town of Coeymans, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

For over 30 years, Carver Companies has been a leading provider of construction materials, marine transportation, and infrastructure services across the East Coast, with operations in New York, South Carolina, and Canada. The company's core values include providing unparalleled service, honesty, and integrity. The Packaging Plant Operator role involves the operation and monitoring of packaging line machinery, conveyors, and weighing systems. Key responsibilities include ensuring products are filled, sealed, labeled, and palletized according to specifications, performing routine quality checks for weight, packaging integrity, and labeling accuracy, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards. The operator will also assist with loading and unloading materials or finished goods, report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or production issues promptly, and perform basic maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting of equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work well both independently and with a team.
Experience with Hamer automated packaging/bagging machines is a plus.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Employment in this role may be contingent upon the successful completion of certain pre-employment requirements, which could include a background check, drug screen, or driving record review, depending on the position

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment
Experience with Hamer automated packaging/bagging machines

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor packaging line machinery, conveyors, and weighing systems.
Ensure products are filled, sealed, labeled, and palletized according to specifications.
Perform routine quality checks to verify weight, packaging integrity, and labeling accuracy.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
Assist with loading and unloading materials or finished goods as needed.
Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or production issues promptly.
Perform basic maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting of equipment.