Packer I

Cambro•Clay, CA

About The Position

The Packer I packages injection products manually, operates auxiliary equipment, and performs quality checks to ensure products meet established criteria. The employee follows departmental processes, safety procedures, and Company guidelines; maintains strong performance in Level I Packer duties; and trains Level I Packers on existing or new work processes. The role may also include making carton and UPC labels and movement tickets for work-in-process and finished-goods products. The position involves packaging and assembly tasks, inspection and rework, accurate labeling, completion of production forms, and communicating problems to the Process Technician or Supervisor. The Packer I is expected to maintain a clean, organized work area, support process improvements, assist with assignments and special projects, and work overtime or adjust schedules as needed to meet business needs. The role requires adherence to quality and safety standards, dependable attendance, effective teamwork, and contribution toward departmental performance goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or up to six months of related experience or training in the Level I Packer position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or department employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around equipment and machinery and in conditions that may involve excessive noise, dust, gas, fumes, chemicals, heights, uneven ground, or biohazards.
Ability to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.
Ability to use foot controls or perform repetitive foot movements.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Train employees on work processes on the Assembly and Production floors.
Operate auxiliary equipment, including hot stamps, milling equipment, routers, spin welders, hot plate welders, glue guns, and band saws.
Perform multiple tasks autonomously, including shrink wrapping, wine cooler and meal delivery service dome work, DSPR6 work, and operation of multiple machines while meeting production standards.
Maintain quality standards when handling, packaging, and finishing products.
Accurately label cartons, work-in-process items, and products; verify box and UPC label accuracy against packaged products.
Inspect products during packaging and secondary processes for quality defects and perform required rework, such as trimming, cleaning, or clipping.
Report problems, issues, discrepancies, questions, and safety concerns to the Process Technician, Supervisor, or immediate manager in a timely manner.
Read and understand instructions for assembly, packaging, and operation of secondary machinery.
Complete and maintain required production-related forms and data.
Follow safety procedures, wear required PPE, attend safety meetings, and report unsafe or hazardous conditions.
Work effectively as a team member, communicate work status, accept feedback and accountability, and treat others respectfully.
Follow departmental quality standards and contribute individually and as a team to departmental performance indicators.
Assist the Supervisor with assignments and special projects.
Identify waste and improve work processes through observations.
Meet or exceed Assembly department work standards, including punch bowl assembly, latches, faucet assembly, DDs, and RDs.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation and follow housekeeping guidelines.
Work overtime and remain flexible to possible schedule changes as business needs require.
Perform other duties as needed or required.