Plymouth- Packaging Technician

The Packaging Technician is responsible for the inspection and packaging of thermoformed parts to specification. Additional responsibilities include, operating finishing and support equipment in accordance with process control plan and work instructions.

Essential Accountabilities

• Inspect and pack product to quality specifications and standards.
• Apply case labels and maintain proper numerical sequence of cases. Use case taper to secure cases.
• Verify material for disposal and regrind. Removes tubs of recycling material from the Operations floor.
• Follow dispatches and print work orders and labels
• Process skid and hold tags.
• Conduct Oracle transactions as needed.
• Identify and communicate quality deviations or nonconforming product.
• Read product drawings and perform product measurements.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep work area clean at all times.
• Participate in 5S programs.
• Follow all established safety procedures and use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read, write and speak English at a defined proficiency level to meet training, safety and quality requirements.

Ability to solve basic math problems.

Desired Skills;

Manufacturing experience preferred

Position Requirements

Work Environment Conditions :

­­­­Inside - manufacturing environment may include hot working conditions.

Equipment / Tools Used : (office equipment , machinery, tools, software, etc.)

Case tapers, measurement equipment, thermoforming machines, computer, pallet jacks, ERP system and quality software.

Physical Requirements :

­­­ Light Work (lift 10 lbs) : cases of products, hand tools, bags and boxes -continually

Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs) : cases of product-continually

Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs) : pallets and cases of products-occasionally

Other Physical Requirements : Twist , bend, reach, stoop, climb, standing for long periods of time

Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training) :

None