Packaging Operator

Packaging Operator

The Packaging Operator is responsible for maintaining the quality of the extruded (HDPE pipe) product throughout the manufacturing and packaging process.

Key Responsibilities

• Operator monitors and checks product during manufacturing process to meets the order requirements.
• Monitors print and footage markings. Makes corrections as needed.
• Monitors for continuous stripe (if required).
• Knows and understands the quality requirements for all products being produced.
• Makes corrections as needed to meet order specifications and informs the line supervisor before making the necessary adjustments.
• Uses reel components to build reels to size specifications.
• Places the correct reel onto the coiler and prepare for startup. Reel must be in good physical condition.
• Ensures wraps on reels are correct and neat.
• Cuts conduit, ties-off and caps conduit when each reel is complete.
• Removes reel from the coiler using a forklift and transports the finished product into inventory.
• Grinds material scrap as it is produced and stacks scrap.
• Assists the extrusion tech in line start-ups.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Assists other packaging specialist in cutting conduit, tie-offs, and reel changes.
• Follows all safety requirements for this position and all company safety guidelines.
• Completes appropriate line operations paperwork to ensure accurate inventory transactions.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of experience performing the essential functions listed above
• Ability to perform simple math including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and take measurements.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Must display very good organization and time management skills
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities
• Must have sound judgment and discretional skills and be able to work with little supervision
• Must be able to consistently work under pressure and simultaneously prioritize multiple projects
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid, current driver's license and vehicle insurance

Required Competencies:

• Communication – Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Contributing to Team Success – Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Customer Focus – Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
• Collaboration – Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time
• Safety Awareness – Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
• Stress Tolerance – Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Walk, sit, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.
• Use hands for repetitive motions, equipment handling, and keyboarding.
• Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color distinction, and focus adjustment.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Work in moderate to high noise environments and varying indoor/outdoor conditions including heat, cold, humidity, dust, fumes, vibration, and moving machinery.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, reflective clothing, and safety boots.

We Offer

• A safe, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for learning and growth in manufacturing.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Shift-based schedule with overtime opportunities.

Infra Pipes is an equal opportunity employer.

Infra Pipes extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Infra Pipes is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request through the application system. Infra Pipes does not discriminate against qualified individuals who can perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Infra Pipes participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for roles based in the United States.