Packer

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together. Job Summary Inspects, stacks, packs, and labels finished product to meet, or exceed, established quality specifications in a safe and efficient manner while adhering to all GMP requirements. Essential Functions This list is not all encompassing and other duties may be assigned. Perform all tasks in a safe manner and adhere to all safety policies/procedures. Read specifications prior to inspecting and packing any product. Construct and assemble boxes and stage them for use. Insert bag liners into boxes before packing. Inspect product for visual defects. Communicate to the Form Operator and QA when defective product is discovered. Accurately count parts, or stacks of parts, prior to bagging or packing. Inspect bags for holes, oil, proper sealing, etc. prior to packing. Pack finished product according to the approved packaging specification. Label completed boxes prior to removal from the pack area. Transport completed pallets to wrapper-conveyor and/or the wrapper staging area. Load and initiate wrapping if utilizing an auto-wrapper. Perform General housekeeping tasks throughout the plant as assigned. Clean workstations, tables, and work area with approved supplies. Adheres to and complies to all General Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). Perform line-clearance at time of changeover or extended downtime. Sort, repack, clean and perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor. Required Job Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents including, but not limited to, safety rules, policies, procedures, quality specifications, and written reports or correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with others. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to use whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in a standardized situation. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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 of the position. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to: stand in a designated area for long periods of time. lift 30 pounds on a regular basis with no assistance. occasionally lift 30 pounds above shoulder height. stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, squat, and crouch. reach above, at, below, and to the side, while twisting body and twisting at waist. climb stairs and ladders on an occasional basis. pull non-powered pallet jacks while loaded with up to 1000 lbs of material. work on platforms up to six foot in height. grip small pieces/parts twist hands at wrist while gripping and/or carrying items Employee must have vision abilities required by this job which include: close vision- peripheral vision distance vision- depth perception color vision- ability to adjust focus Employee must have sufficient hearing to be aware of sirens and horns which alert people to danger. While performing this job, the employee must wear PPE, follow GMP's, be trained in knife safety. Preferred High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred but not required. Computer skills desired but not required. Environment While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in an environment with: above normal heat conditions noise levels exceeding 90 decibels light dust in the air flashing lights sirens and horns powered moving equipment passing nearby Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huhtamaki