Packer- D Shift

Altium Packaging•Sparta, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assembling boxes and properly aligning them on packing machine to be filled with product. Also responsible for inspecting, labeling, sealing and stacking boxes on skids in preparation for product to be shipped. Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

Must be capable of selecting appropriate size boxes for running product, and assemble boxes with provided tape gun.
Ability to properly align 6-9 assembled boxes at the machine, without blocking aisles or exits.
Must be able to stand on feet for 8-11.5 hours per day, minimum of 5 days per week, some mandatory overtime requirement of 6 days per week.
Must be able to move, adjust, and position anywhere from 10 to 45 lbs.
Must be able to identify, recognize and assess documents, machinery and more.

Responsibilities

Safely handle and operate any machinery, tools or equipment used.
Ensure proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
Must be capable of selecting appropriate size boxes for running product, and assemble boxes with provided tape gun.
Ability to properly align 6-9 assembled boxes at the machine, without blocking aisles or exits.
Establish if order requires caps or not. If order requires caps, liner is to be folded over bottles and caps inserted at the top of filled box of product. If no caps required to ship order, insert liner into box so liner can be folder over bottles prior to sealing.
Boxes are then placed on a conveyor.
Once boxes reach the end of conveyor, product must be random sampled to check for visible defects. If any defect is found, it is to be reported immediately to your supervisor.
After inspection, fold liner over product to avoid contamination.
Retrieve label from label machinery and place on completed box. Proper placement and fitting is required.
Labeled boxes are to be placed on cooling skids for approx. 60 minutes before stacking on finish skid.
6-12 boxes may be cooling at any one time.
After cooling is complete, seal box with tape gun and stack on to finished skid. Labels are to be visible.
There are certain stacking requirements that must be followed.