Job Summary:
Packer 1 is responsible for the production and/or packaging of a variety of manufactured products. The Packer position is a support role for several areas of manufacturing, including but not limited to; injection molding, Stretch Blow Molding, Extrusion Blow Molding and Quality.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Packing: Safely and efficiently moves product from the molding machine to the box and the to the designated pick-up area.Representative duties include:
- Perform production duties such as manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling operations and sorting.
- Moving product into boxes, ensuring that all parts are packed correctly according to the Work Order and packing directions on the set-up sheet. There are three main methods of packing:
- Hand stack – Moving and stacking product from a catch bin into a box.
- Drops – These are free fall parts; the box is changed when the conveyor stops, and the box counter alarms.
- Robot – Placing a box over parts that have been organized and stacked by a robot.
- Move product and inventory using a Pallet Jack.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy work environment by sweeping floor, picking up debris and parts and follows set 5S standards on all work centers. Press cleanings are documented in IQMS once per shift.
- Report defective materials or questionable conditions on all products to the Shift Manager, Team Leader, Production Assistant or QCS.
- Periodically verifies component part quantities (parts per bag). Notifies shift Manager/ Team Leader if issues are found.
- Notifies proper TeamMates of machine problems by paging over the intercom system, radio or other means.
- Execute and document quality inspections twice per shift in IQMS.
- Follow all recommended Safety Practices and procedures.
- Perform related duties as required by supervision.
- Break down cardboard for recycling.
- Retrieves pallets, boxes, lids, and other supplies.
- Grinds runners and rejects as required by the molding process.
- Records rejects as needed in IQMS and cleans off parts that fell on the floor.
General Conduct:
- Maintains respectful working relationship with all Whirley TeamMates and supervisors to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
- Committed to Continuous Improvement to raise personal performance above the standard and to develop new methods to eliminate waste, improve productivity and reduce customer complaints.
- Maintains excellent attendance as defined in the Company's Attendance Policy.
- Supports, enforces and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.
- Submits Good Ideas/ Kaizens to improve Safety, Quality and procedural operations that will benefit the Company.
- Actively participates in meetings and discussions by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving and offering feedback.
- Performs duties in a manner that encourages teamwork and sets a positive example.
Required Training:
- Company Policies and Procedures
- Safety Orientation
- Fire Extinguisher
- Packing Product
- Quality Checks
- Segregating Non-Conforming Product
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of product colors, material and additives preferred.
- Good physical dexterity and color discrimination
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and possess good decision-making skills.
- Must be self-motivated and possess excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks with little supervision.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Whirley – DrinkWorks! Products preferred.
- Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization.
Education and Experience:
- Above average computer skills
- High School Diploma
- One to two years molding experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- May be required to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- May involve some repetitive motions.
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
- May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts and part containers.