Packer

Bay State Milling Company•Clifton, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packer position involves operating various machinery to fill and seal bags of product, including operating the packer, sewing machines, bag top formers, palletizers, ink jet printers, and label machines. The role is responsible for ensuring the correct weights and sealing of bags, accurate coding and labeling, checking for correct bag usage, maintaining output volume, and keeping the work area clean. Packers may also be assigned additional duties by their supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to perform basic math functions, with or without the aid of a calculator.
Capability of learning to perform computer entry.
Must be an independent worker with self-initiative to carry out job functions.
Must be willing to rotate shifts to cover absences if required.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Possess strong analytical skills.
Must be willing to learn the Company’s DBC computer system.
Must be capable of communicating and following written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures.
Capable of performing basic math functions, with or without the aid of a calculator.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define and solve problems collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out training instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

Operating the packer to fill bags of product
Operating sewing machines to seal bags
Operating and adjusting bag top formers
Operating palletizers
Operating ink jet printers
Operating Label Machines
Ensuring correct weights of bags
Ensuring proper sealing of bags
Ensuring correct coding of bags
Ensuring correct labeling of product
Checking to be sure the correct bags are being packed
Maintaining volume of output
Keeping work area neat and clean
Adhering to "Good Manufacturing Policies" for personnel practices, equipment, and facilities
Being aware of the work environment to prevent accidental or intentional adulteration of products
Working in a safe manner and following company safety policies
Reporting any and all injuries immediately to their supervisor
Reporting any safety situations that pose a risk
Informing appropriate individuals about matters impacting their areas of responsibility
Working well with others
Sharing knowledge and experience with others
Demonstrating respect and consideration for others’ opinions
Contributing to the overall task of the team
Demonstrating integrity
Working effectively in teams
Facilitating inter-departmental cooperation
Cooperating with supervisors and peers to accomplish work assignments
Helping create and maintain effective working relationships
Following through on tasks
Requiring minimum supervision
Following instructions and procedures
Arriving at work on time
Following company policies including vacations and leaves
Observing Company rules
Completing tasks within deadlines
Communicating verbally and in writing in English
Performing basic math functions
Learning to perform computer entry
Working independently with self-initiative
Willingness to rotate shifts
Possessing strong analytical skills
Willingness to learn the Company’s DBC computer system
Communicating and following written and verbal instructions
Reading safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and technical procedures
Applying mathematical concepts to practical situations
Defining and solving problems
Collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
Interpreting technical instructions
Applying common sense understanding to carry out training instructions