Packager -All shifts

QPS Employment Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group has a Packager position in Rockford, IL. The role supports packaging operations across all shifts with potential for hire. You will inspect products for quality, assemble components, label, palletize, and ensure safe, compliant production.

Candidates should meet TABE requirements, have basic math skills and the ability to follow directions, work independently or on a team, and adapt to changing conditions. The job emphasizes safety, paperwork accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• TABE testing requirements met at approved grade level for position.
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Limited Working Proficiency: The ability to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements.
• Basic Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to work independently and/or part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Stationary Position: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Move, Traverse: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Position self (to) or Move (about or to): 3/4 of the day and up.
• Communicate or exchange information: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Detect, distinguish, or determine: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• On an average day, the individual can expect to move and/or transport up to 25 pounds.
• This position has the following special vision requirements including Close Vision, Color Vision, Ability to focus
• Work near moving mechanical parts for 3/4 of the day and up.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically, moderate.

Responsibilities

• Package products according to SOP's and batch records, including assembling components and palletizing.
• Inspect for defects to ensure specifications are met.
• Remove defective product to rework or disposal area.
• Alert personnel to quality issues and stop the line when needed.
• Rotate through packing functions and perform at expected levels.
• Complete cleaning functions and 5S housekeeping around the plant.
• Follow safety policies and wear required protective gear.
• Complete required cGMP paperwork legibly and sign rosters.
• Support and work as a team player as a Packer.
• Assist in coaching and mentoring temporary staff to the Packer role.
• Overtime and/or weekend work may be required.
• Adhere to all company, cGMP, and GCP policies.
• Attendance to work is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Work under pressure

Education

TABE testing requirements met at approved grade level

Job description

Position Title: Packager

Wage: $15.00-$18.60 per hour

Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Weekend

QPS Employment Group has a great Packager position available at a company in Rockford, IL. This position has all shifts available and the opportunity for hire.

Packager Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Package products according to SOP's (Standard Operating Procedure), WP's (Work Process) and batch record specifications in preparation for shipping. Typical tasks include, but are not limited to: assembling components, loading machines, constructing boxes, taping, labeling, removing damaged shippers, palletizing, maneuvers pallets using a pallet jack, performs product changeover duties.
• Ensure the quality compliance of the products being packed by inspecting for defects such as legible and accurate codes, effective seals, appropriate quantity, etc., in order to ensure all specifications are met.
• Remove defective product into the proper location for rework or disposal.
• Alerts appropriate personnel to any potential quality issues discovered and stops the line, as needed, until further direction is received.
• Rotates through all packing functions and performs at expected levels.
• Completes cleaning functions including responsibilities during line clearances, cleaning equipment and areas, and 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain method) around the plants to ensure a safe, organized work environment.
• Follows all company and facility safety policies, procedures and guidelines. Handles hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety gear. Immediately reports potentially hazardous situations or conditions.
• Accurately completes required cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and/or other paperwork in a legible manner including signing the roster, scanning work order with badge number, production documentation. Verifies and reviews for accuracy as required.
• Supports & expected to work as a team player as a Packer.
• Assist in coaching & mentoring employees and temporary staff members to new Packer role.
• This position may require overtime and/or weekend work.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all company, cGMP, and GCP (Good Clinical Practices) policies, procedures, and rules.
• Attendance to work is an essential function of this position.

Packager Requirements:

• TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) testing requirements met at approved grade level for position.
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Limited Working Proficiency: The ability to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements. The ability to read simple prose, in a form equivalent to typescript or printing, on subjects within a familiar context.
• Basic Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems that involve only a few concrete variables in standardize situations.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to work independently and/or part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Stationary Position: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Move, Traverse: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Position self (to) or Move (about or to): 3/4 of the day and up.
• Communicate or exchange information: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Detect, distinguish, or determine: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• On an average day, the individual can expect to move and/or transport up to 25 pounds
• This position has the following special vision requirements including Close Vision, Color Vision, Ability to focus
• Work is performed in areas with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear for 3/4 of the day and up.
• Work near moving mechanical parts for 3/4 of the day and up.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically, moderate.

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