Machine Tender/Packer

Job Description About the role Responsible for the safe operation of winders, glue machines, box machines, and folder/stackers; packaging finished goods, making quality checks and handling scrap product. Assists with scrap reduction, housekeeping, and maintaining quality standards; observes all safety rules and conducts assigned duties in a safe manner. Packers may be assigned to work any shift. Key Job Accountabilities Duties Common to All Operators • Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the Senior Operator, Production Supervisor, Team Lead or Safety Manager. Acts as a role model for Safety on shift. Participates in safety programs by reporting Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts and Close Calls; enters Near Miss data and observations into Global Data Center database (GDC) • Ensures a quality product through regular quality checks by reading and verifying line orders and spec sheets. Conducts regular product quality checks as required. Reports any out of spec products to the Senior Operator immediately. Follows all processes and procedures regarding product quality. Accurately and completely fills out quality check sheets to ensure consistent product checks. • Contributes to the smooth operation of their section, by partnering with the Senior Operators and Lead Packers to ensure safety, quality, production, and housekeeping meet or exceed world class standards. • Properly packages finished goods to include correct use of labels, chips, sleeves, twist ties, pallet patterns and code stamps. Responsible for proper packaging of all finished goods to achieve the best cosmetic presentation possible. Responsible for verifying and executing pallet patterns. • Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space. • Assigned to multiple winders, bag machines, etc. based on bag count and line speed, as deemed necessary by management. • Safely operates glue machines including jam clearing, filling carton magazines; safely operates box machines and loads chip boards correctly. • Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues. • Assists in giving breaks to other Packers on the lines as needed. • Must be able to work any shift and occasional overtime. Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: Knowledge normally acquired through completion a High School diploma or GED. Skills/Experience: In addition to the educational requirements previous manufacturing experience working preferred Minimum education and years of experience should not be used exclusive of other leveling factors described below. Personality/Attributes: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. • Quality - Is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality. • Responsible - Ability to meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly and accurately • Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals, specification sheets and other product documentation. Ability to write simple reports and instructions. Must be able to understand and write in English. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Additional Requirements: • Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of computers in order to complete assignments on Berry University and access Berry Self Service,. Experience with Microsoft products (Word, Excel and Power Point) highly desirable. • Reasoning Ability - Ability to detect problems and ask for help to superior. • Must be able to perform repetitive motions in a fast paced environment. • Can work with minimum supervision in a fast paced environment. Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and/or walk for 8 to 12-hour shifts. Employee must be able to climb stairs to the towers. Employee is also required to lift/carry up to 35 lbs. unassisted. Employee is required to use hands and fingers to thread plastic, turn knobs and use a variety