Production Packaging Associate-1

Altium Packaging•Argos, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Packaging Associate is an entry-level position responsible for properly packaging materials and finished products, loading and moving material, and operating packaging equipment. The associate must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, company policies, and safety requirements, including wearing required personal protective equipment. Duties may vary by plant according to equipment and facility design. Other duties may be assigned by management, and reasonable mandatory overtime may be required based on business needs. The role requires basic mathematical skills and basic computer experience. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The employee must complete Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training within 90 days of hire. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless it would impose an undue hardship on the company. The job is performed in a production environment with regularly moving mechanical parts, usually loud noise, and temperatures that can fluctuate between hot and cold with seasonal changes. PPE is required in the production department and other designated areas. Physical activities include frequent standing, walking, using hands to grasp, handle, or feel, reaching, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 50 pounds. Climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are occasional requirements. Altium Packaging describes its culture as guided by principles including integrity and compliance, value creation, disciplined entrepreneurship, customer focus, humility, dignity and respect, and fulfillment in work. The company states that it offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, rewards and recognition programs, and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

Requirements

Basic mathematical skills.
Basic computer experience.
Complete Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training within 90 days of hire.
Frequently stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel, and reach out, over, and below with hands and arms.
Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Wear required personal protective equipment in production and other designated areas.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices, wear correct PPE, and comply with safety policies.
Be punctual 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, including performing drop tests on designated lines.
Immediately escalate bottle abnormalities, defects, and other 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 transitions between shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.