Packaging Associate

JOB Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Packaging Associate is responsible for repackaging items from bulk form packaging into customer specific packaging.

Responsibilities

Essential functions of the job are listed below.  Other responsibilities may also be assigned.  Please note that the essential functions may vary depending on department size, organizational structure and/or geographic location.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essent ial functions of the job

Essential Job Functions

• Repackages items from bulk to customer specific packaging, including poly bag, specific labels, inner outer boxes etc.
• Operates any necessary machines for repackaging - Spring-Poly Bag Machine
• Makes necessary, minor, adjustments to repackaging machines

Other Responsibilities

• Operates Hi-Lo to move product, as necessary
• Preforms quality checks of packaged products
• Verifies raw materials match work instructions
• Assists team with all other aspects of receiving, pulling & labeling, as needed
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.  Please note that the minimum qualifications may vary based upon the department size and/or geographic location.

Knowledge/ Experience

• Microsoft Office skills
• Familiarity with MRP/ ERP systems. i.e. SAP, AX 2009
• SPC and ISO/TS understanding
• Power Lockout Certification
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use scale
• Hi-Lo Drivers Certificate 
• Demonstrated commitment to meet all safety requirements
• Attention to detail
• Ability to operate Spring-Poly Bag Machine
• Fine motor skills & dexterity
• Numerical and counting capabilities
• High School Diploma is preferred
• 1+ years of related experience

Skills/ Abilities Pertinent to This Position

Problem-solving

Planning & organizing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Quality/ detail orientation

Relationship management

Customer service/ satisfaction

Process improvement

Ability to interact at all levels

Ability to work as a team member

Flexibility/ adaptability/ multi-tasking

Independent judgement/ discretion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or vendors; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of small objects, and operating manufacturing equipment.  Must be able to lift various weights as needed to meet job requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, machine lubricants, airborne particles, vibration, and risk of electrical shock, high noise while in the manufacturing plant. Personal protective equipment (vision and hearing) used in plant.  Exposed to heat, humidity conditions during warm weather months.

Contact for this position: [[Merisa Jernigan]] 

NORMA Michigan Inc.
2430 E.Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills 48326, USA