Packer

Huhtamaki•Coleman, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together. Job Summary Inspects, stacks, packs, and labels finished product to meet, or exceed, established quality specifications in a safe and efficient manner while adhering to all GMP requirements.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents including, but not limited to, safety rules, policies, procedures, quality specifications, and written reports or correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to use whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in a standardized situation.
stand in a designated area for long periods of time.
lift 30 pounds on a regular basis with no assistance.
occasionally lift 30 pounds above shoulder height.
stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, squat, and crouch.
reach above, at, below, and to the side, while twisting body and twisting at waist.
climb stairs and ladders on an occasional basis.
pull non-powered pallet jacks while loaded with up to 1000 lbs of material.
work on platforms up to six foot in height.
grip small pieces/parts
twist hands at wrist while gripping and/or carrying items
close vision
distance vision
color vision
peripheral vision
depth perception
ability to adjust focus
sufficient hearing to be aware of sirens and horns which alert people to danger
wear PPE
follow GMP's
be trained in knife safety

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
Computer skills desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks in a safe manner and adhere to all safety policies/procedures.
Read specifications prior to inspecting and packing any product.
Construct and assemble boxes and stage them for use.
Insert bag liners into boxes before packing.
Inspect product for visual defects.
Communicate to the Form Operator and QA when defective product is discovered.
Accurately count parts, or stacks of parts, prior to bagging or packing.
Inspect bags for holes, oil, proper sealing, etc. prior to packing.
Pack finished product according to the approved packaging specification.
Label completed boxes prior to removal from the pack area.
Transport completed pallets to wrapper-conveyor and/or the wrapper staging area.
Load and initiate wrapping if utilizing an auto-wrapper.
Perform General housekeeping tasks throughout the plant as assigned.
Clean workstations, tables, and work area with approved supplies.
Adheres to and complies to all General Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Perform line-clearance at time of changeover or extended downtime.
Sort, repack, clean and perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.