Position Summary:
Perform repetitive or standard production operations to aid in the production and packaging of finished products. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor, Fill & Pack.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keeps components supplied to production lines. (i.e.; cans, bottles, etc…)
- Packages and labels finished products; packs finished products into cartons; moves filled cartons to pallets.
- Checks products for quality including dents, leaks, product-appropriate codes and labels.
- Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the Operations Supervisor.
- May perform administrative work to support line activity including, but not limited to work in process reports, quantity and quality records, down time, breaks, etc.
- Contributes to a team environment ensuring quality production levels.
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition; follows prescribed safety rules and regulations.
- Works on different lines as production needs require, may shift from one work location to another during production.
- Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and Operations Supervisor.
- Performs all work in accordance with Barr’s quality guidelines and procedures; demonstrates clear understanding of these quality objectives
- Safely cleans up and disposes of hazardous materials / waste generated during packaging activities
- Performs other duties or special projects as assigned by Operations Supervisor.
Qualifications/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; one year of experience in a manufacturing environment requiring the ability to perform routine work assignments following oral and written instructions a plus.
- Must have demonstrated ability to understand all SOP’s and use them as a manufacturing tool; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; mathematical aptitude;ability to meet and adhere to all attendance and hours of work requirements; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to work with hands; ability to work overtime as required. Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel:
- Manufacturing environment with loud noise level.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, talk, hear and see for extended periods of time; regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds; specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, etc. ability to communicate information to Team Members, supervisor, and others in one-on-one or small group situations.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s; ability to perform these operations using unit of US dollars, weight measurement, volume, distance, etc.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions; ability to deal with routine situations with only occasional or no changes.
- Ability to have limited exposure to fumes or airborne particles; ability to work near moving equipment.
- The use of safety glasses is required.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.