Helper

Rusken Packaging, Inc.; Harrisburg (AR); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical/pharmacy plan

401K

Disability

Life/AD&D

Dental/Vision plans

Job summary

Rusken Packaging, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Helper to join our Harrisburg, AR facility. Responsibilities include feeding material into machines, stacking products, and maintaining safety protocols. Applicants should have a High School Diploma and prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Compensation varies based on experience and includes benefits like BCBS medical coverage, 401K, and more.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred.
• Able to show up on time and work in hot and cold conditions.
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, crouch, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Feed material into machines and stack finished product.
• Work as part of a team to support the manufacturing operation.
• Maintain safety procedures while performing tasks.

Skills

Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16”

Basic math skills

Excellent reading, writing, and verbal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail and quality

Good attitude and determination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Location

Harrisburg, AR

Role Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, team player to join our Harrisburg, AR facility as a Helper. The ideal candidate must be capable of working as a part of a team in order to assist all jobs on the plant floor with a goal of increasing productivity and decreasing downtime and waste.

Position Responsibilities

• The work for this position includes feeding material into machines, stacking finished product, glue/assembly of paper products, banding pallets, and shrink-wrapping for shipment
• Must be able to work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity and decreasing downtime and waste. Disruptive behavior is not tolerated
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Other duties as assigned
• May be required to stack parts up to 50 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours
• Follow all safety procedures including Lock out/Tag out
• Enter production data into computer
• Counting and stacking finished product
• Report significant and major mechanical failure to department supervisor immediately
• Work near electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy sources
• Ensure correct unit configuration per customer requirements
• Clean up housekeeping procedures such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, and picking up and shredding miscellaneous scrap
• Work overtime and weekends as required
• Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals, etc
• Properly and successfully interact with co-workers

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16”
• Ability to show up on time to workAbility to work in hot and cold conditions
• Ability to work overtime if warranted
• Physical demands include standing, bending, kneeing, reaching, crouching, and lifting up to 50lbs
• Basic math skills
• Excellent reading, writing, and verbal skills are required
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail and quality
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be flexible in the workplace
• Good attitude and determined
• Be at least 18 years old
• Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience
• High School Diploma/GED

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is dependent on experience. BCBS medical/pharmacy plan, 401K, Disability, Life/AD&D, Dental/Vision plans and more.