Assistant operator Packer

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Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and designated Shift Leads this position is responsible for all aspects of packing/repacking finished plastic bags from the bag line into cartons and preparing them for shipping to safely produce high-quality bags in accordance with the job safety analyses (JSAs) production schedule set-up instructions operating procedures and quality specifications etc.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow all JSAs and safety procedures/policies
• Forms cartons and applies proper box label; may run box machine
• Constantly inspects finished product before it is packed into carton and notifies bag line operator of quality issues; repackages as needed
• Stacks finished product on pallet evenly and correctly
• Performs quality checks
• Maintains a organized clean and safe work area
• Responsible for palletizing product for up to 5 bag machines
• Assists Converting Operator as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shifts
• Work overtime as required
• Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with our without accommodation

Post-Offer Checks:

• Drug screening
• Criminal background check
• Subject to random drug screening once hired

Physical Requirements (must meet with or without accommodation):

Requirements include but are not limited to

• Sitting (rarely)
• Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Walking (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• Carrying:
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Pulling Twisting Climbing ( 8-10 hours or more)
• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
• Stooping Kneeling Crawling (1-3 hours)
• Reaching Grasping Repetitive Motions (12 hours or more)

Updated: 1/2019

Following GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements.

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