Packaging Operator - Weekend Nights

Church & Dwight; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Packaging Operator on weekend nights, where your contributions will directly impact the manufacturing process. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, handling various tasks such as sorting, stacking, and operating machinery. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation. If you're ready to take ownership of your work and make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a fast-paced lean manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in a GMP environment (food or pharmaceutical manufacturing) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture and support all plant safety policies.
• Assist with inspection, sorting, and bagging processes for bulk products.
• Operate equipment ensuring quality and food safety practices.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Sorting and Stacking

Machine Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Moen Machinery

Heat Tunnel

Sealer

Checkweigher

Palletizer

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers, and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination, and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate, and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

PACKAGING OPERATOR - Weekend Nights

Monday & Tuesday 9:30pm - 6:00am; and Saturday & Sunday 5:30pm - 5:30am

Starting Pay Rate: $24.72/hr

General Summary:

This position involves working in various functions within the VMS manufacturing area, including stacking, sorting, distributing bulk product and material, hand palletizing, sorting product, Moen operation, and raw material management (bottles, caps, corrugate).

Essential Functions:

1. Promote a safety culture and awareness within the area at all times.
2. Support and adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures.
3. Assist with inspection, sorting, and bagging processes for bulk products.
4. Remove defective items (e.g., deformed, discolored, misshapen).
5. Manage bulk products from the clean room to the packaging area, including sorting, stacking, and cleaning trays.
6. Perform visual sorting and declumping of bulk products prior to packaging.
7. Supply hoppers with bottles, caps, and other raw materials as needed.
8. Supply bottle conveyor for metal detection, capping, and induction sealing.
9. Identify, retrieve, and inspect pallets; apply case labels as needed.
10. Operate Moen machinery, including erecting cases, trays, and displays.
11. Break down excess corrugate for bailing and communicate product or equipment issues to relevant staff.
12. Operate equipment such as heat tunnel, sealer, checkweigher, and palletizer, ensuring quality and food safety practices.
13. Assist with line clearance, cleaning, and sanitization procedures.
14. Assist with training and certification programs as needed.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a GMP environment (food or pharmaceutical manufacturing) preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in a fast-paced lean manufacturing environment preferred.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information about our company, brands, and culture, visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/