Packaging Operator jobs in the United States

Description

Position:  Packaging Operator

Department:  Thermoforming, Injection Molding, Decoration, or Direct Print 

Shift: Night Shift (5:50pm- 6am; 12-hour shifts) 

Greiner Packaging is seeking Packers to join our team in Pittston TWP, Pennsylvania. This position is essential to maintaining smooth production operations at our manufacturing plant.  This position provides technical capability within the specific department, with regards process optimization, product specifications and technical decision making.  The decorations department is responsible for the production of the end product, from plain to decorated product with cardboard wrapping. You will load and changeover machinery, and keep machines running smoothly; communicating any problems that arise to supervisors in a timely manner.  

Main Responsibilities 

• •Work with high-speed machines daily 
• Unload undecorated cups onto jacobs ladder 
• Machine cleaning Daily/Weekly/PM 
• Assist technician and supervisor with product line clearances 
• Make boxes, insert plastic bags into boxes 
• Pack boxes with finished product 
• Place packed boxes on pallets 
• Use hand trucks to move pallets  
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. on continuous basis  (Weight of boxes will depend on assigned technology) 
• Quality-Attention to detail is critical for these positions 
• Perform quality checks on finished/unfinished products before packaging 
• Keep work area neat and clean to ensure product does not become contaminated  
• Know all safety rules, regulations and company policies  
• Perform other duties assigned   
• Responsible for Food Safety within scope of work, including adherence to site Hygiene Code of Practice and SQF / FDA regulatory requirements, and reporting of food safety concerns / improvement suggestions 

Requirements

Required Skills 

• Previous experience in a high speed/fast paced Manufacturing environment preferred but not required  
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. on continuous basis 
• Regularly push or pull a pallet 
• Regularly required to stand for long periods 
• Work near moving mechanical parts 
• Requires hand washing multiple times throughout a shift, including exposure to cleaning agents that may be harsh to the skin. (PPE Provided)