Packer I

Cambro Manufacturing•Huntington Beach, CA

9d•$18 - $18

About The Position

The Packer I manually packages injection products, operates auxiliary equipment, and performs quality functions to ensure products meet quality criteria. The role follows departmental work processes, safety procedures, and company guidelines. It includes training Level I Packers on established or new work processes and mastering Level I Packer duties. The employee may also take on additional Injection department tasks, such as creating carton and UPC labels and movement tickets for work-in-progress and finished-goods products. The position supports production and assembly operations by handling, packaging, inspecting, labeling, and finishing products; maintaining production records; and communicating problems to the Process Technician or Supervisor. Packers are expected to meet production and quality standards, contribute to department goals, keep work areas organized, and work collaboratively. Overtime and schedule changes may be required to meet business needs. The work involves operating machinery and auxiliary equipment in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to noise, dust, gas, fumes or chemicals, heights, uneven ground, and other listed hazards. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, utility gloves, steel-toe slip-resistant shoes, a hardhat, hearing protection, face shields, and a face covering in accordance with company policy. The listed compensation range is $17.92–$18.15; salary may vary based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or up to six months of related Level I Packer experience or training, 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 perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram-based, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds and performing the listed movements and repetitive hand tasks.
Ability to work around equipment and machinery and in conditions involving listed workplace exposures and hazards.

Responsibilities

Train employees on work processes on the Assembly and Production floors.
Operate auxiliary equipment, including hot stamps, milling machines, routers, spin welders, hot plate welders, glue guns, and band saws.
Perform multitask jobs autonomously, including shrink wrapping, wine coolers, Meal Delivery Service Domes, DSPR6, and multiple machines while meeting production standards.
Maintain quality standards in handling, packaging, and finishing products.
Accurately label cartons, work-in-progress items, or products, and verify box and UPC labels against packaged products.
Inspect products during packaging and secondary processing; perform required rework such as trimming, cleaning, or clipping.
Promptly report problems, issues, discrepancies, or questions to the Process Technician and/or Supervisor.
Read and follow instructions for assembly, packaging, and operation of secondary machinery.
Complete and maintain required production-related forms and data.
Maintain reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance.
Follow area safety procedures, use required PPE, attend safety meetings, and report safety or hazardous conditions.
Work effectively as a team member, exchange feedback respectfully, take ownership of work and behavior, and communicate work status.
Follow department quality standards and raise concerns to the immediate manager.
Demonstrate Cambro’s company culture and core values of Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service.
Understand departmental key performance indicators and contribute to achieving them individually and as a team.
Assist the Supervisor with assignments and special projects.
Identify and eliminate waste and improve work processes through observations.
Meet or exceed Assembly department work standards for assignments such as punch bowl assembly, latches, faucet assembly, DD’s, and RD’s.
Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow housekeeping guidelines.
Work overtime and remain flexible and open to schedule changes as business needs require.
Perform other duties as needed or required.