Packaging Operator I

Institute of Packaging Professionals; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Packaging Professionals in La Porte, TX is seeking a Packaging Operator to efficiently run packaging lines per customer specs and quality standards. Responsibilities include packaging into bags/boxes/totes, documenting quality checks, and maintaining cleanliness around equipment.

You'll train new associates, back up cross-training, perform basic equipment adjustments, and ensure lockout/tagout safety procedures are followed. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package product into bags, boxes, or totes per customer specifications.
• Document quality checks and enter into the system.
• Read and disseminate information on product specifications and packaging requirements.
• Assist in training new associates and cross-training backup associates.
• Pull product samples and test product mix, labeling and/or weight against specs.
• Follow all safety, environmental and quality guidelines.
• Must be able to perform all duties of packaging operator II.
• Maintain housekeeping duties around packaging equipment and in warehouse.
• Responsible for lockout/tagout of equipment when clearing jams or performing basic maintenance.
• Perform basic adjustments to operating equipment to maintain finished product conformity to specs.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Role Purpose:

Efficiently operates packaging lines according to established procedures and customer specifications, while meeting all quality standards.

Oversees the activities of associates assigned to specific packing area/product.

Key Accountabilities:

• Package product into bags, boxes, or totes per customer specifications.
• Document quality checks and enter into the system.
• Read and disseminate information on the product specifications and packaging requirements.
• Assist in training new associates and cross-training backup associates.
• Pull product samples and test product mix, labeling and or weight against specs.
• Follow all safety, environmental and quality guidelines.
• Must be able to perform all duties of packaging operator II.
• Maintain housekeeping duties around packaging equipment and in warehouse.
• Responsible for lockout/tagout of equipment when clearing jams or performing basic maintenance.
• Perform basic adjustments to operating equipment to maintain finished product conformity to specs.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.