Packer II

Amcor•Monroe, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for safely packing a quality and productive product. The position involves following and supporting all Company safety, GMP, and ISO policies, maintaining a safe work environment, and performing required quality checks to ensure the quality of the product. The Packer II will also be responsible for ensuring the correct boxes and labels are used, the correct amount of product is placed in the boxes, and reporting any substandard quality product to the Section Lead. Maintaining good housekeeping is also a key responsibility. The role requires reading "Traveler" – Bill of Materials (BOM), checking special instructions, and passing electric pallet jack certification. The position involves working on various lines including LD 98 & 9, AG Line & Fume Line, and in the Packing area on lines LD 3, 4 & 12, and lines HD 12 & 21. Specific tasks include setting up tapers and changing tape rolls, setting up and troubleshooting box erectors, setting up label applicators, safe operation of bin lifts, safe handling of bin gates, and knowing pallet stacking formations for all orders. For In Line Packers, responsibilities include safely pulling plastic, picking up scrap, helping string downstream equipment, and safe handling of hand tapers and replacing tape rolls. Manual box making and operating winders are also part of the role, as is using a J-Knife safely to cut and tuck product.

Requirements

Ability to use and read a ruler.
Ability to read and understand a traveler.
Ability to document quality and weight on bag check sheets.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and checklists.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram or schedule form.
Basic PC knowledge.
Must pass electric pallet jack certification.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED, preferred.
Experience in a team-work oriented environment a plus.
Working knowledge of extrusion/converting equipment and process desired.

Responsibilities

Safely pack a quality productive product.
Follow and support all Company safety, GMP and ISO policies.
Maintain a safe work environment by following safety policies.
Perform required quality checks and understand the quality standards.
Ensure the correct boxes are used.
Ensure correct labels are being applied to the boxes.
Ensure correct amount of product is placed in the boxes.
Ensure correct product is placed in the boxes.
Report bad quality product to Section Lead.
Maintain good housekeeping.
Read “Traveler” – Bill of Materials (BOM).
Check special instructions.
Pass electric pallet jack certification.
Work on lines, LD 98 & 9, AG Line & Fume Line.
Work in the Packing area, lines LD 3, 4 & 12, lines HD 12 & 21.
Set up tapers and change tape rolls.
Set up and trouble shoot box erectors.
Set up label applicator.
Safe operation of bin lift.
Safe handling of the bin gates.
Know pallet stacking formations for all orders.
Safely pull plastic and pick up scrap (In Line Packer).
Help string up downstream equipment (In Line Packer).
Safe handling of hand taper and replacing the tape roll (In Line Packer).
Manual box making.
Operate winders.
Use a J-Knife safely to cut and tuck product.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)