Production Packaging Associate

Altium Packaging•Mount Airy, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Packaging Associate is an entry-level position responsible for properly packaging materials and finished products, loading and moving materials, and operating packaging equipment. The associate must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and company manufacturing policies. Duties may vary by plant depending on equipment and plant design. The role is based at 1625 Sheep Farm Road, Mt. Airy, North Carolina, and is assigned to the 12-hour B shift, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. The position requires completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training within 90 days of hire. The production environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and usually loud noise, with indoor temperatures that can fluctuate seasonally. PPE is required in the production department and other designated areas. The role involves frequent standing, walking, hand use, reaching, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 50 pounds, as well as occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Altium Packaging describes a culture guided by principles including integrity, value creation, disciplined entrepreneurship, customer focus, humility, dignity and respect, and fulfillment in work. The company offers a competitive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Basic mathematical skills.
Basic computer experience.
Complete Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training within 90 days of hire.
Frequently lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Wear required PPE in the production department and other designated areas.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Wear correct PPE and follow safety policies.
Arrive punctually and adhere to the work schedule.
Work effectively with others and demonstrate teamwork.
Follow company General Manufacturing Policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Keep the work area neat, clean, and organized.
Monitor conveyor belts and clear bottle jams from production lines.
Pick up dropped bottles from the production floor and place them in designated bins.
Place discarded bottles into a grinder when applicable.
Inspect bottle quality during production, packaging, and labeling.
Perform bottle inspections, including drop tests on designated lines.
Immediately escalate bottle abnormalities, defects, and quality issues.
Monitor packaging-material supplies and replenish them as needed.
Ensure product labeling, bottle descriptions, and packaging meet specific customer requirements.
Move finished goods to designated areas.
Set up and organize workstations efficiently.
Maintain inventory levels and restock supplies to support smooth shift transitions.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.