Machine Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift

The Timken Company; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated 2nd Shift Machine Packaging Operator to join their dynamic team in Duncan, SC. This role involves operating packaging machines to ensure the quality and efficiency of product packaging. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced production environment, valuing safety and accuracy while maintaining high standards of customer service. With a competitive starting pay and a full range of benefits, this opportunity offers the chance to grow personally and professionally within a supportive team. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this position could be your next step.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Full Range of Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Proficient in working in a production environment with machine operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machines and ensure quality of packaged products.
• Inspect products for defects and verify quantities before packaging.
• Maintain a clean work area and communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Machine Operating Experience

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanners

Job description

Your Career Begins at Timken
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Timken Distribution Center is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Machine Packaging Operator for its facility located in Duncan, SC. Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm, plus overtime as required. A successful warehouse employee values safety, accuracy, productivity, and customer service.

Purpose and Scope

Use packaging machines to package cups, cones, and assemblies, up to 6 inches in diameter, into cartons of various sizes and styles imprinted with a wide variety of part numbers, bar codes, and other information required by the customer.

Compensation Details

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Full Range of benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

• Gather necessary supplies and verify quality prior to use, including fitness of cartons/boxes to support product weight.
• Verify product quantity and inspect for correct part numbers or any visual defects prior to packaging. If errors are found, take appropriate action to restore accuracy.
• Stage product in feeding area, replenishing or hand-feeding as necessary. Consistent speed is critical to avoid product damage.
• Set up, change over and perform troubleshooting on all packaging equipment.
• Use technology such as computers or handheld RF Scanners to verify packaging requirements and perform systematic order processing functions.
• Remove packaged bearings from exit conveyor and perform final visual inspection of all components.
• Pack individual cartons, sleeves or tubes into shipping containers and use conveyor system to route to next stage in shipping process.
• Communicate with other work areas in order to resolve problems that may arise.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties such as filling out standard forms and keeping work area clean and orderly.

Minimum Requirements:

• 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents written in English. Documents include information such as safety rules, work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to complete production forms. Ability to communicate effectively in English with co-workers and plant leadership.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch and use hands/arms. The employee is regularly required to talk and to hear at conversational level. The employee must regularly lift/move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 55 pounds. Moving/lifting greater than 55 pounds requires assistance from another employee or a lifting device/hoist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

• Protective-toe shoes required at all times while on the plant floor.

Employee should be proficient in:

• Working in a production environment.
• Machine Operating Experience.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.