Packaging Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: The Packaging Technician fulfills several key roles on the production team. The packaging team is responsible for high quality packaging of a high quality product. As such, they are expected to be the best example of an exemplary employee in that particular job position.GENERAL JOB REQUIREMENTS● Practices a culture of safety.● Follows company directed SOPs in all operations.● Demonstrates attentiveness to low Total Packaged Oxygen (TPO) pick-up in canned products.● Works with other members of the packaging team during canning runs, as well as set-up, break-down and pre-packaging .● Operates various machines on the line. Includes de-palletizer, labeler, Pak-Tech handle machine, cartoner, and tray former.● After fully trained on other areas of the packaging line, operation of the 21-head rotary filler and seamer..● Facilitates required paperwork to record packaging runs.● Performs and facilitates weekly/daily cleaning duties in routine fashion.● Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on the canning lines, keeping a detailed log of work performed.● Completes any other reasonable request by a supervisor in a reasonable time frame.OTHER DUTIES● Participates in team meetings and accurately reports on issues relevant to their job position.● Informs management of any sub-standard representations of the brand or packaging materials.● Performs pre-packaging checklists to ensure packaging runs as scheduled. ● Keeps management informed of safety issues, equipment needs, or product issues within their job position.● Actively corrects, improves, or enlists assistance to correct or improve safety issues, equipment needs, or morale issues within their job position.● Participates in ongoing conversations with the Packaging Manager and team on ways to continually improve the packaging process.● Participates in sensory analysis of products through the lab.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES● Excellent communication skills in-person and electronically.● Problem solving ability to correct an issue on the spot and keep packaging on schedule. ● Ability to read, write, perform mathematical computations such as adding, multiplying. ● Ability to effectively communicate with team members in a respectful and timely fashion. ● Ability to use pallet jacks and powered industrial trucks.PHYSICAL/ MENTAL DEMANDS● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is required to be on their feet for a large portion of the day/shift. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch; reach with hands and arms; usehands to finger, handle, or feel tools or controls; must be able to lift and/or move heavy objects.● Must be able to sustain constant mental and visual attention.● Must be able to work in a warehouse environment with powered industrial trucks and no air conditioning.● Must work with hazardous chemicals wearing proper PPE.WORKING CONDITIONS● Production environment, including hot areas, sharp objects, heavy machinery, fast moving equipment.● Packaging environment, including heavy equipment, conveyor belts, rotary filling mechanisms, fast moving equipment, and multiple pinch points.● Flexible schedule that can vary from week to week; work required Monday-Friday. ● Flexible with duties; the ability to fill in on other trained roles as needed.Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountHealth insurancePaid sick timePaid time offParental leaveVision insurance