Manual Packer

Sofidel S.p.A.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofidel S.p.A. in Duluth, MN is seeking a Manual Packer to support production goals in a stable work environment. This non-exempt position involves rotating 12-hour shifts and requires effective teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area.

Join us at Sofidel for a role that values safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of manufacturing or training experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and quality manuals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Converting department to meet production goals.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Time-management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Manual Packer

Sofidel America in Duluth, MN is currently seeking a Manual Packer to join our team. We are searching for a candidate who is local to the area and is looking for a long-term role in a stable environment. This non-exempt position works rotating 12-hour shifts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Manual Packer’s primary responsibility is to support the Converting department to meet production goals established for the line in a safe manner. This position works closely with the Napkin Machine Operators, Packaging Operators, and Material Handlers. The role reports to the Converting Production Manager.

Essential Functions

• Safely perform various duties to operate, set up, and maintain manual and automatic equipment and processes.
• Produce a finished product that meets customer and company requirements in execution of the daily production schedule according to the SOP for the labeler and stretch wrapper.
• Able to continually evaluate the process and make corrections and/or suggestions to meet the company objectives.
• Flow to work as needed to assist in maintaining a safe and productive environment.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and company policies at all times and correctly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Understand and apply customer and product specifications to ensure finished goods meet quality standards.
• Perform quality checks and audits with honesty and integrity to ensure compliance with published standards.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the operating area and equipment to minimize risk of contamination.
• Perform regular inspections and evaluations of equipment condition, including safety guards and systems.
• Support and maintain a workplace culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
• Assist other operators, maintenance, or production personnel as needed in additional production duties.

Education, Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; 6 to 12 months experience manufacturing inventory and purchasing and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across departments and in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks as needed with strong time‑management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and quality and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:

• Occasionally: climb ladders, ascend/descend stairs or ramps while carrying tools. Bend forward at waist, crouch, push, pull, twist, drive, handle, reach above the shoulders, reach below shoulders, squat and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently: sit, stand, walk, speak and hear clearly, work with others, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.