Packer Inspector

Drug Plastics & Glass Co.•Elysburg, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Packer/Inspector packs and inspects bottles and closures according to customer specifications, company policies, and product quality requirements. The role includes preparing cartons, applying labels, packing products, inspecting products, closing cartons, and grinding clean scrap and rejected bottles generated by assigned machines. The employee also completes production reports, communicates quality or equipment concerns, records production information when applicable, and maintains clean, organized work areas while following safety requirements, company policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

Good mathematical skills for basic calculations, including addition and subtraction.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to read effectively while performing job duties and determining whether products meet quality standards.
Ability to make well-considered decisions and ensure appropriate courses of action are taken.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Vision correctable to 20/20 to read work-related materials and visually identify product defects.
Ability to perceive and accurately identify differences in colors and shadings.
Hearing acuity sufficient to understand spoken instructions or phone conversations in a factory environment.
Ability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Plastics industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Obtain empty cartons and prepare them for stack-packed or tumble-packed products; position cartons as needed.
Apply carton labels according to DPG Policy #002.
Inspect bottles according to DPG policy and the PQS form, following customer specifications and requirements.
Remove full cartons from the packing stand or tumble-pack area and close them according to DPG procedures and the PQS sheet.
Grind clean scrap and rejected bottles generated by assigned machines.
Complete and provide required daily production reports to the supervisor.
Immediately notify Process Mechanics and/or the supervisor of discovered or suspected product-quality issues or equipment malfunctions.
Enter production information into the Plant Star automated system at shift completion when applicable, according to DPG policy.
Communicate machine-operation problems and production issues to the Packer/Inspector on the upcoming shift.
Perform assigned duties in grinding, re-inspection, and quarantine areas according to relevant DPG policies.
Keep equipment areas and work areas clean and organized.
Maintain qualification to perform all aspects of the position as outlined in the Job Competencies for the Position of Packer/Inspector.
Follow safety guidelines, company policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Perform other duties as assigned.