Packaging Operator I

Job Summary

Packaging a variety of products according to customer specifications.

Essential Job Functions *

• Reviews Work Orders to determine packaging requirements.
• Visually inspects product for defects and transfers defective items to the appropriate location.
• Manual weighing and counting of product.
• Loads product into packaging machines, Monitors machines for proper function.
• Unloads and visually inspects packaged product to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Places packaged product into boxes. Applies identification labels to boxes.
• Accurately completes departmental paperwork.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Basic Reading, writing and math skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions

Operational Equipment

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Packaging - Bagging: Fast-paced up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required. May participate in HCP.

Physical Demands:

Packaging - Hand: Light, lifting up to 50 lbs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.