Packaging Operator - 1st Shift (10:00am-6:30pm)

Chesterton; Groveland (MA); In loco; USD 26.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Work Today, get paid tomorrow

Chesterton Student Loan Repayment

BCBS Medical Coverage

401K with Chesterton contribution

PTO + 11 holidays + volunteer time off

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-term disability

Descrizione del lavoro

A.W. Chesterton is seeking a manufacturing associate for our on-site packaging operations. You will set up and run packaging equipment, weigh products, and ensure quality while handling hazardous materials and operating a forklift.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a long-established company. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to standard procedures in a demanding production environment.

Competenze

• 1+ years experience in a manufacturing operations environment.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to wear a respirator and handle hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate forklift and other equipment to lift up to 400-700 lbs.
• Basic grammar and math skills.

Mansioni

• Consult daily shop orders to determine products to be packaged and quantities.
• Retrieve raw materials and operate forklift to move packaging materials.
• Set up packaging (filling) equipment as shop orders specify; train on multiple machines.
• Provide coating samples to quality lab for checks before packaging.
• Weigh finished product and record weights for documentation.
• Inspect packaging materials and accuracy of labels; ensure quality of packaging.
• Dispose of hazardous waste per safety procedures.
• Participate in 5S and RCCA activities.

Conoscenze

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Independent work

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Grandternity leave for new grandparents
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)

A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

Sets up, maintains and operates various packaging equipment for our chemical coatings products. Fills containers of varying size according to shop orders. Handles hazardous raw materials and finished goods. Operates fork truck and other machines on a regular basis. Maintains and/or monitors the quality of packages. May instruct trainees/assistants in all packaging operations.

Job Model: On-Site

All fully remote positions have no regular expected onsite scheduled days. Fully remote employees may be required to come onsite due to business needs.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

• Consults daily shop orders to determine products to be packaged, and the quantity, size, type and number of containers required.

• Retrieves raw materials. Operates fork truck to retrieve packaging materials, ie, containers, etc. from the Warehouse.

• Sets up packaging (filling) equipment as specified by shop order. Will be trained to operate several different machines used for mixing and dispensing chemical productsto .

• Provides coating samples to quality lab for quality checks before packaging.

• Uses a scale to weigh finished product, before and during packaging operation. Records – weights for documentation purposes.

• Performs basic quality control inspection of packaging materials, containers, and product for proper condition including cleanliness and quality of package.

• Assembles and stencils cartons and applies labels to containers as specified by shop order.

• Utilizes Aerosol Labeler machine as required to label aerosol cans. Uses Bar Coding Computer.

• Places filled containers/cartons on skids and prepares for shipping/warehousing. Prepares relevant documentation.

• Disposes properly of hazardous waste.

• Regular participation in 5S and RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) activities.

• Cleans packaging equipment and work area according to safety procedures.

• Returns excess material to inventory.

• Responsible for receiving and handling bulk materials.

Experience you need coming into this job:

• 1+ years experience in a manufacturing operations environment.

• Works with minimal supervision. Must be capable of working independently. General instructions provided as needed.

• Must be capable of exercising judgment and discretion and make adjustments to product as required.

• Ability to wear a respirator and handle hazardous materials.

• Ability to troubleshoot problems.

• Ability to use a scale and make adjustments as required.

• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Must possess basic grammar and math skills, ie, proper use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fraction and weights.

• Must be able to operate fork-trucks, drum lifts and other equipment to assist in lifting of up to 400-700 Pounds.

• Basic computer skills, ie, ability to operate a Bar Coding computer a plus.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.

• Ability to train entry level employees.

• Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment, ie heat and noise.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

• Must be trained in spill response and safety equipment.

• Ability to understand and adhere to all safety procedures.

Physical Requirements:

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 accommodations 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 stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop or bend. Ability to lift up to approx. 50 lbs. and handle drums weighing 400-700 lbs. utilizing the prescribed material handling equipment such as a Drum dolly or fork truck. Ability to work and walk about in a manufacturing shop floor environment, wear required protective clothing, i.e., steel toe shoes and safety glasses. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate to high levels of heat, noise and fumes exists daily in the work environment. Position works with hazardous chemicals. Ability to wear a respirator required. Ability to operate a fork truck.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Targeted pay range: $19.00-$20.00/hr. depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($19.00 -$20.00/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

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