Production Packaging Associate

Altium Packaging•Wichita, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Packaging Associate is an entry-level position responsible for properly packaging materials and finished products, moving materials, and operating packaging equipment. The role requires following Good Manufacturing Practices, company manufacturing policies, and safety policies, including wearing required personal protective equipment. Duties may vary by plant depending on its equipment and design. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Requirements

Basic mathematical skills.
Basic computer experience.
Complete Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training within 90 days of hire.
Frequently stand, walk, grasp, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Safely work around moving mechanical parts in a production environment and wear required PPE in the production department and other designated areas.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Package materials and finished products, move materials, and operate packaging equipment.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, company General Manufacturing Policies, and safety policies; wear correct PPE.
Arrive punctually and adhere to the work schedule; work effectively with others as part of a team.
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, if applicable.
Inspect bottle quality during production, packaging, and labeling, including performing drop tests for designated lines.
Immediately escalate bottle abnormalities, defects, and quality issues.
Monitor packaging-material supply levels and replenish as needed.
Ensure product is labeled, described, and packaged correctly according to specific customer requirements.
Move finished goods to the designated area.
Set up and organize workstations efficiently; maintain inventory levels and restock supplies to support smooth shift transitions.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.