Bagger/Unitizer Packer

The Bagger Packer performs the role of providing support to packaging and production operations by performing processes which include, but are not limited to, procuring and placing bags on packaging equipment, hauling scrap, salvaging insulation and feeding same into reconditioning equipment, transporting direct materials, cleaning designated equipment and areas, loading material onto ware-trucks, and operating designated vehicles. Sets up, operates, monitors, adjusts, troubleshoots, and maintains equipment related to these processes.

Measures, monitors and maintains quality standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Visually inspects, selects and packages products according to process and product characteristics.

• Positions, loads, and unloads, ware trucks and racks
• Disposes of off-quality material or other waste material
• Re-piles, re-labels or repacks finished goods as directed
• Notifies appropriate personnel of any equipment or quality problems
• Participates in Oven Clean Outs, Regular Clean Outs, rebuilds and other downtimes
• Assists in adjustment of equipment and in moving materials
• Assists in clearing jams and in arranging the work area during job changes
• Packs, tapes, and loads boxes on trucks
• Chalks, labels or otherwise marks products as directed
• Hauls cullet
• Performs cleanup duties as required
• Assists supervisor in training
• Participates in the safety and good housekeeping programs as established within the plant
• Relieves operators in the area
• Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor

• Complies with all plant rules, safety regulations and maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Complies with attendance policies

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task

• Must have strong customer service skills

• Must work well in team environment
• Must be able to secure and maintain fork lift drivers license
• Must be able to work independently
• Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

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  High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be drug and alcohol free

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Work varying or rotating shifts
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature- continuously
• Exposure to noise- continuously
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds
• Standing- continuously
• Stooping – frequently
• Twisting – frequently
• Bending - frequently
• Hand/Eye Coordination– continuously
• Handling (grasping, holding) - continuously
• Walking – frequently

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.