Night Shift Packaging Technician – Heavy Machinery

SI Group; Rotterdam Junction (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SI Group is seeking a motivated individual to operate packaging machinery on a continuous night shift. The role starts on straight days (M-F) and moves to a 6/6 schedule with a 36/48 biweekly cycle, including two weekends per month.

The starting rate is $30.89 per hour with a shift differential on the night shift. You will work with high powered packaging equipment, handle chemicals safely, perform routine cleaning, and participate in required trainings and audits while following all safety

Qualifications

• Be 21 years or older.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn related software.
• Strong work ethic and ability to learn.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong mechanical and math skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of high powered packaging machinery for intermediates and finished products.
• Safe handling of chemicals and materials.
• Changing filters and cleaning filtration systems.
• Assembly and disassembly of the rotoformer.
• Troubleshoot problems with flaker belts, rotoformer, and other packaging equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping.
• Operate various crushers.
• Setup packaging for upcoming batches.
• Labeling, stenciling and placarding of intermediates and containers.
• Participate in required trainings, inspections and audits.
• Follow safety protocols set forth by laws and site.
• Operate heavy-duty forklift.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

English proficiency

Mechanical and math aptitude

Forklift operation

Physical stamina (lift 50lbs)

Education

HSD or GED

Job description

SI Group is seeking a motivated individual to operate packaging machinery on a continuous night shift. The role starts on straight days (M-F) and moves to a 6/6 schedule with a 36/48 biweekly cycle, including two weekends per month.

The starting rate is $30.89 per hour with a shift differential on the night shift. You will work with high powered packaging equipment, handle chemicals safely, perform routine cleaning, and participate in required trainings and audits while following all safety