Packaging Associate

Job TitleDanone North America offers a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. $1.00 Shift DifferentialResponsibilitiesConduct routine lubing, cleaning and inspection of equipment.Diagnose and troubleshoot problems to obtain maximum efficiency without sacrificing product quality and minimize waste.Operate forklift and supply Packaging, Filler Room and the Blending Room with necessary materials.Stock equipment with packaging materials.Operate SAP to print and apply pallet tickets, ability to perform flavor changes in SAP for palletizer functions.Maintain written records as required by federal and state regulations.Flexibility to work weekends, shifts, and overtime.Ability to follow specifications, policies and procedures to guarantee uniformity.Communicate with other shifts regarding current activities in process.Communicate with both upstream and downstream associates to maintain supply of product.Troubleshoot and correct minor issues with the case packing and palletizer equipment.Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe working environment.Participates/assists with equipment maintenance.Identify higher level mechanical issues and coordinate with Maintenance to resolve problems to minimize downtime.RequirementsHigh School diploma or GED REQUIREDTwelve (12) months or more of relevant experience required.Must be able to read and write, interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Process (GMP's)Basic computer skillsAbility to comprehend and follow simple instructions.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organizationMust have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Possess the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to demonstrate superb decision-making ability to determine best course of action.Must be able to lift and move up to 55 pounds repetitively.About Us, We Offer and What's NextAt Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.