Packaging Operator I

Hillman Group; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillman Group in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Packaging Operator for the 1st shift. You will visually inspect, weigh, and package products per customer specifications, load machines, monitor performance, and ensure labels are applied correctly.

You must have a high school diploma or GED. The role is fast-paced with safety practices in place and may involve overtime based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Visually inspect products for defects and ensure quality standards.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and labels.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects product for defects and transfers defective items.
• Manual weighing and counting of product.
• Loads product into packaging machines and monitors machine function.
• Unloads and visually inspects packaged product for quality.
• Places packaged product into boxes and applies labels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Quality control

Reading & writing basics

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Position:Packaging Operator

Schedule:1st Shift - Monday - Thursday - 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM (based on business needs and job completions which could include overtime both during the week and on weekends)

Base Rate:$15.25/Hour

Packaging a variety of products according to customer specifications.

Essential Job Functions *

• Visually inspects product for defects and transfers defective items to the appropriate location.
• Manual weighing and counting of product.
• Loads product into packaging machines, Monitors machines for proper function.
• Unloads and visually inspects packaged product to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Places packaged product into boxes. Applies identification labels to boxes.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Basic Reading, writing and math skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions

Operational Equipment

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Packaging - Bagging: Fast-paced up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required. May participate in HCP.

Physical Demands: