Manufacturing Feeder-Packer

Graphic Packaging International; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Feeder-Packer to join their dynamic team. This role involves feeding and packing cartons, quality inspection, and supporting production processes. Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined with good communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 25-35 lbs continuously, 50 lbs occasionally.
• Good attendance and ability to guide teams/processes.
• Visual acuity needed for detecting variances.

Responsibilities

• Feed or pack cartons and inspect quality before placing stacks.
• Operate electric pallet jacks safely and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with troubleshooting when issues arise.

Skills

Mechanical

Communication

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

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We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the carton that contained your frozen meal last night, to the basket that held your beer or soda bottles last weekend. As one of the world’s largest global producer of fiber-based consumer packaging, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

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A World of Difference. Made Possible. This is an entry level position.

• The Feeder/Packer is responsible for feeding or packing cartons, palletizing cases and following directives of the Leadership and do so in a safe manner.
• Responsible for feeding handfuls of cartons and inspecting quality before placing stacks in the gluer feed.
• Responsible for erecting corrugated cases, packing cartons, inspecting for quality and following specified packing instructions.
• Responsible for palletizing cases to the specified work instructions and pallet diagrams.
• Responsible to review and confirm incoming material matches all specification called out in the production order to include incoming batch tags, corrugated, pads, cello, label or any other special materials.
• Responsible for reporting any discrepancies immediately to crew, department leadership or QC.
• Responsible for operating electric Pallet Jacks safely to move WIP or finished pallets.
• The Palletizer will need to lift and place cases on pallets keeping the palletizing loop clear.
• Responsible to correctly tag out leftover material (corrugated/pads/cello) to be restocked in the warehouse.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the area (remove stray cartons, sweep up, etc.) performed during make ready of following a production run.
• The Feeder/Packer will help with troubleshooting when issues arise.
• Support and Develop Lean initiatives (5s, TPM, Daily Management).
• Performs other organizational duties as required.
• Responsible to Re-stock materials for the following crews, which include but not limited to, making lids, corrugated stocked and also keeping the tables stocked up with tape.
• Knowledge-H.S. Education or equivalent, computer literate.
• Skills-Mechanical, communication.
• Abilities-Good attendance, guide teams/processes, ability to work alone.
• Duties require standing (except breaks and lunch) with little lower body movement throughout working shift for 8 to 12 hours.
• Visual acuity at short distances. Needed to detect variances in job numbers, register and bleeder marks.
• Color vision needed to detect inappropriate color of product.
• Good eye/hand coordination to keep speed with the pace of the machine.
• Able to lift 25-35 lb. boxes continuously and 50 lbs. occasionally to cover Palletizer position. Weights above this require team lifting.
• Occasional climbing, stooping, bending and overhead reaching.
• Fine hand manipulation.
• Grasping and gripping.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Other, and Production

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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