Packaging Associate

Packaging Associate

Baxter Springs, KS

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $16.91/hour

Available Shifts

• 2nd: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday - Thursday
• 3rd: 11:00pm - 7:00am, Sunday - Thursday

Overview

Inspect and pack product manufactured on high-speed paper converting equipment in compliance with Safety Programs and Quality Assurance Systems to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and pack product per customer specification using safe work practices
• Notify the Operator when product does not meet quality specifications; assist with resolution
• Read, understand, and correctly complete daily paperwork
• Read & understand Production Order Packet (POP); set up work area using materials as specified in the POP; replenish materials as needed
• Assist the Operator with set-up and/or change over activities as directed
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Complete assigned duties in compliance with company policies & procedures
• Actively engage in safety programs
• Assist other team members as needed

Qualifications

• Stable work history; six months experience in a manufacturing environment or other physical labor job is strongly preferred
• Commitment to an accident-free and drug-free workplace
• Quality-conscious, oriented to excellence
• Strong work ethic evidenced by enthusiasm, positive attitude, and high energy level
• Well-developed problem-solving skills; creative, out-of-the-box thinker
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here 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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, squat & stoop; reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers to feel, handle, push/pull levers & buttons, and operate various tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.