Inspector Packer II / Backup Lead (Days)

VPET USA, LLC; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k plan with 3–4% employer match

Vacation and sick pay

Eight paid holidays per year

Basic life insurance 25K

Job summary

VPET USA, LLC is seeking an Inspector Packer II to support production by pulling preforms and bottles from conveyors, inspecting to QC specifications, and packing according to packaging instructions. You will operate box making equipment, wrap pallets, scan finished goods, and help with downtime documentation.

This role requires reading/work instructions, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime, including weekends. A high school diploma is preferred and English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Pull preforms from boxes and place on conveyor; inspect per QC specs.
• Remove bottles/jars from conveyor; inspect per quality specs.
• Pack items according to packaging specs and assist in duties of Inspector Packer I/II.
• Follow safety policies and participate in machine start/stop as trained.
• Train new hires and fill in for Production Lead when needed.
• Document quality and downtime; wrap pallets and scan finished goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Teamwork

Independent worker

Overtime availability

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Inspector Packer II/BUL will be responsible for pulling plastic items (preforms) from a box and placing on the conveyor and/or pulling product i.e., bottles and jars from a conveyor belt, inspecting per QC specifications and packaging them per packaging specifications and assisting in some responsibilities as a material handler.

• Remove plastic (preforms) from a box, inspecting them per quality specifications and placing them on a conveyor per work instructions.
• Remove plastic bottles/jars from conveyor belt, inspecting them per Quality specifications
• Capable of preforming all Inspector Packer I and Inspector Packer II duties
• Follows all safety policies
• Packing plastic bottles/jars per packaging specifications posted at work center.
• Communicate any issues or quality concerns related to the product to co-workers, Lead or shift change co-workers
• Interacts with production equipment; starts & stops equipment as trained, clears machine jams as trained
• Assists in the documentation of quality & machine downtime
• Forms boxes & trays by hand as needed; operates box making machinery
• Ensures defects are separated and placed into proper categories
• Performs machine cleaning and sanitation as required
• Perform housekeeping duties at work center or as directed by the Lead and/or Manager.
• Follow VPET's Quality Management system including procedures and work instructions.
• Wrap pallet with stretch wrapper machine.
• Utilization of Bander gun.
• Scan finish goods.
• Full understanding of paperwork for finish goods.
• Be able to properly train new hired employees.
• Fill-in for Production Lead roles.
• Must be able to have basic understanding of production reports (Batch reading, Batch closing, Returning of material in inventory).

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Other skills and abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work effectively in a team as well as individually
• Attention to detail i.e., ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work scheduled shift to include overtime and weekends as required.
• Must be committed to the success of the entire organization

Physical Requirements:

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crawl.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.
• This is a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affidantive Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.