Packager - Packaging - Day Shift

Set- up and operate packaging equipment in medium -heavy manufacturing environment while monitoring process flow using computer aided technology. Ensure strict adherence to equipment operating procedures and standards in a safe manner. Perform related material handling functions.
Packaging Operator-- 1st Shift - Retention Bonuses Offered
Hourly Starting wage -- $19.50 per hour Packaging Operator
a leading manufacturer and distributor of office products solutions is seeking a 1st shift Packaging Operator for our toner plant located in Mitchell South Dakota.
Operate computerized equipment to package toner products including PCs packaging lines labelers Laser coders and sonic welders. Make adjustments to the packaging equipment based on the data. Perform a variety of material handling functions including manual movement of materials. Maintain packaging quality levels on an ongoing basis. Identify quality problems and do preliminary investigating to determine the cause. Quality checks including slide position auger position label position ensure no leaks of toner chip is present up to 1200 parts per shift.
Accurately record all packaging activity daily; including Oracle job schedules waste reporting back flushing of supplies moving and completing finished goods OEE data and other electronic data systems and forms.
Perform start up and shut down duties pertaining to packaging equipment at the beginning and end of each shift. Maintain a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift.
Ensure packaging equipment is in good repair and perform established preventive maintenance to ensure optimum performance of the equipment. Trouble shoot and advise maintenance or engineering of systematic sequence failures in equipment or process. Participate and support improvement projects including MI projects.
Actively participate in improvement activities including MI projects. Responsible for packaging integrity and quality audits on each shift following Process Operating Standards (POS) and Complete Quality Audits as stated in POS.
Retention Bonus: $500.00 at 6 months; $Group health coverage (medical dental & vision)

• Employee Assistance Programs
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Company provided life insurance
• Generous paid holiday schedule paid vacation & sick/personal business/volunteer days

is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age ancestry color religious creed disability marital status medical condition genetic information military or veteran status national origin race sex gender gender identity gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. Individuals who need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email to request accommodation. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must feel comfortable with fast paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
Basic knowledge of trouble shooting techniques of equipment and processes a plus.
Must have basic Computer skills (Microsoft Office) and be comfortable data entering data into computer.