Machine Helper- 1st Shift

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America is seeking team-oriented helpers for a packaging/production role on the factory floor. You will prepare areas with equipment, set up case sealers, and move between machine centers to meet production needs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to read a tape measure and perform basic math, and be willing to work overtime with little notice. Prior manufacturing experience is a plus, and safety and housekeeping are essential on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Willingness to work overtime with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare area with equipment and materials per order requirements.
• Follow instructions on factory cards and operator directions.
• Locate masters when not present in machine center as needed.
• Collaborate with crew for maximum production efficiency.
• Communicate quality issues to operator or assistant operator.
• Set up and operate bundling, squaring, or case sealer as required.
• Catches and packs boxes and prepares master cartons.
• Move between machine centers as production needs dictate.
• Enter load tag information into the system.
• Switch duties with crew members as needed (feeding, pulling, stacking, packing).
• Work both independently and as part of a team while following safety rules.
• Maintain good housekeeping and adhere to company policies; overtime may be required.

Skills

Teamwork

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Principle Accountabilities:

• Prepare area with equipment and/or materials, such as case labels and/or special load tags, according to order requirements.
• Able to understand and follow instructions on factory card, as well as instruction given by operator.
• Help locate masters when not present machine center, as needed.
• Work with other helpers and crew members for maximum efficiency of operation.
• Communicate quality related issues back to operator and/or assistant operator.
• Set up & operate bundling/squaring machine or case sealer when required.
• Catches and packs boxes, and sets up master cartons.
• As needed, responsible for moving from one machine center/area to another, as dictated by production needs and supervisory direction.
• Input information into system to create load tag.
• Switch duties with other crew members, which may include feeding, pulling, stacking, and packing, as required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members of the crew.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and work rules, including but not limited to safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math functions.

Candidates arePREFERREDwho offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the manufacturing/production environment.
• Prior work experience working as a crewmember on a machine crew.
• Demonstrated experience as a leader and/or team member.
• Prior experience working in Folding Gluing or similar type of work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members, and work independently.
• Willing and able to move to multiple machine centers as dictated by management.