Packer I

Cambro Manufacturing•Huntington Beach, CA

About The Position

The Packer I manually packages injection products, operates auxiliary equipment, and performs quality checks to ensure products meet established criteria. The role follows department processes and Cambro safety and company guidelines. It involves operating secondary machinery, completing packaging and post-molding work, inspecting products, accurately labeling and preparing cartons, recording production data, and maintaining a clean and safe workstation. The employee works with others respectfully, communicates problems and status updates, follows quality and safety requirements, and contributes to department performance goals. Overtime and schedule changes may be needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, up to six months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems involving limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, repetitive hand use, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling, reaching, and carrying or lifting.
Ability to work around equipment and machinery, tolerate excessive noise and exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals, work at heights, walk on uneven ground, and use foot controls or perform repetitive foot movements.
Ability to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.
Use required protective equipment, including safety glasses, utility gloves, steel-toe slip-resistant shoes, a hardhat, hearing protection, face shields, and a face covering in accordance with company policy.

Nice To Haves

English preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain quality standards while handling, packaging, and finishing products.
Follow safety and operating policies and procedures for equipment, materials, and finished goods.
Operate auxiliary equipment, including hot stamp, milling, router, sonic welder, glue gun, band saw, and spin welder.
Perform multitask jobs such as shrink wrap, Wine Buckets, DSPR6, and operating multiple machines.
Ensure carton quantities are correct and packaging requirements are followed.
Accurately label cartons, work in process (W.I.P.), and products, and verify box and UPC labels against packaged products.
Inspect products during secondary and packaging processes for defects; perform required post-molding operations and rework.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and orderly workstation and follow housekeeping guidelines.
Report problems, issues, discrepancies, questions, and safety concerns to the Process Technician, Supervisor, or immediate manager in a timely manner.
Read and understand assembly, packaging, and secondary machinery instructions.
Complete and maintain required production-related forms and data.
Maintain reliable, punctual, and dependable attendance.
Wear required personal protective equipment, attend safety meetings, and follow safety procedures.
Work effectively as a team member, exchange feedback respectfully, take ownership of work and behavior, and communicate work status.
Follow department quality standards and contribute individually and as a team to key performance indicators.
Work overtime and remain flexible regarding possible schedule changes as business needs require.
Perform other duties as needed or required.