Packer

Amcor•Cranbury, NJ

About The Position

The Packer prepares boxes, packs and labels products, inspects bottles, and moves finished goods to staging and warehouse areas. The role may involve operating box machines and relieves other Packers for breaks and lunch. Packers are expected to keep products and the work area orderly, follow safety and quality procedures, and report accidents or safety issues promptly. The schedule is Friday through Tuesday: Monday 8:00 p.m.–8:15 a.m.; Tuesday 11:45 p.m.–8:30 a.m.; Friday 11:45 p.m.–8:15 a.m.; Saturday 11:45 p.m.–8:15 a.m.; and Sunday 11:45 p.m.–8:30 a.m. The listed pay is $18 per hour. Amcor describes its purpose as providing innovative and responsible packaging solutions and identifies safety as its core value. The company says it invests in its workforce and aims to serve customers, communities, and the environment.

Requirements

Ability to remember packing sequences and patterns.
Ability to carry out work orders and make decisions about bottle jams.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Basic math skills, including calculating how many bottles fit in a box and packing bottles in different sequences and in numerical sequence of box labels.
Ability to speak, write, and read English effectively to understand packing labels, travelers, work orders, safety notices, and other written communications.
Ability to print legibly and fill out forms.
Must be punctual and ready to begin packing immediately at the workstation.

Nice To Haves

Packer experience may be required at the company's discretion.

Responsibilities

Prepare boxes for packers.
May be required to operate box machines, including tape- and glue-type machines.
Move packed materials into the staging area.
Inspect bottles on assigned machines every two hours and record findings on check sheets.
Verify and label packed boxes.
Partially wrap finished products after QA inspection and pallet tagging.
Transfer palletized products to the warehouse using a hand truck.
Relieve Packers for breaks and lunch.
Perform all machine repacks before the end of the shift.
Rework red-tagged product at the machine when possible.
Keep bottles off the floor at all times.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Keep all open cartons covered.
Ensure there are no extra boxes on the production floor.
Bring necessary supplies to assigned machines.
Report accidents and safety issues to the Supervisor immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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 eight days per year; may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary bonus program; initial eligibility depends on hire date.