Position Description:
Perform various duties to assist in the day to day operations of the packaging production line, with a Safety-minded attitude that maintains and enhances a Safety-culture for the benefit of the Company and its employees.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Performs all duties and requirements in a safe and orderly manner
* Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
* Required to maintain rate of the packaging line operation being performed
* Moves, stores and stacks materials and products by hand or with material handling equipment
* Adjusts and monitors equipment, advising lead person of irregularities
* Identifies line needs due to packaging/product quality and confers needs with lead person
* Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned and needed
* Train hourly employees on various functions like palletizers, box machines, and forklift as needed
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:
Not Applicable
Requirements:
* Basic English
* Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)
* Able to communicate effectively orally, bilingual preferred
* Able to work variable shifts; overtime and weekends as needed
* Able to work in a team environment
Physical Requirements:
* Able to lift in excess of 75 pounds on a consistent basis
* Able to tolerate extreme temperatures (heat/cold)
* Able to tolerate heights
* Standing/walking 100% of the workday
* Twist, bend and stoop approx. 5% of the workday
Training Period:
* 1 - 3 months meeting all above requirements
This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.