Packaging Operator (Rotating) (1st/2nd/3rd Shifts)

The Clorox Company; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

The Clorox Company in Aberdeen, MD is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate automated packaging equipment for liquid bleach products. This role requires knowledge of filling, labeling, capping and case packing along a conveyor, ensuring high quality and efficiency.

You will work on three shifts (7am–3:30pm, 3pm–11:30pm, 11pm–7:30am) with overtime as needed, and start pay $24.92–$28.30 per hour. A pre-employment process includes a physical, drug screen, and background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office and Email.
• Able to work a varied shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd).
• Stand/walk up to 8 hours per shift.
• Resume required.
• 5 years of manufacturing/packaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging line equipment and ensure proper setup and maintenance.
• Perform changeovers following established procedures.
• Repair equipment malfunctions using mechanical knowledge.
• Identify quality problems and coordinate with teams to meet standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and parts; order replacements as needed.
• Assist with improvement projects and installations with engineering team.
• Follow safety procedures and OSHA/Clorox standards.
• Document maintenance and repair work as required.
• Attend training sessions to stay updated on equipment and tech.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office basics

Shift flexibility

Stand/walk 8 hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

The Clorox Company is seeking a qualified candidate for a Packaging Operator position at our Aberdeen, MD facility. This facility uses automated packaging equipment and utilities to manufacture and distribute Clorox Liquid Bleach products. Packaging Associates are responsible for filling containers with liquid bleach products. These responsibilities require knowledge of the operation of the filling equipment, a system of equipment located along a conveyor. Filling and packaging equipment may include an orientor, labeler, filler, capper, check weigh, coder, case packer and case sealer. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment is in excellent working condition, and that products are being manufactured to the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Candidates must be able to work three (3) shifts times and overtime as business needs dictate, for example:1st shift: (7am – 3:30pm,) 2nd shift: (3pm – 11:30pm), 3rd shift: (11pm – 7:30am).

Starting Hourly rate: $24.92- $28.30. Operating in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. Candidate must satisfactorily complete the employment application with attached resume, as well as complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

In this role, you will:

• Manufacturing work environment.Primary hazards include working around electrical equipment, rotating equipment, slipping, falling, lifting, and moving heavy equipment.Because the associate works most of the time with moving equipment, concentration on the task at hand as well as an awareness of the overall operation is important.

• In degree of strenuousness, these positions may be considered as medium work.Medium work is defined as exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Objects weighing 50 or more pounds should be lifted/moved with assistance.Equipment used to assist with lifting may include a hydraulic pallet stand, genie boom, scissors lift, forklift, and cart.

• Operate packaging line equipment, ensuring that it is set up and maintained properly.

• Perform changeovers on all equipment, following established procedures and protocols.

• Fix and repair any equipment malfunctions or failures, using your mechanical knowledge and skills.

• Identify and accurate quality problems, working with teams as needed to ensure that products meet or exceed established quality standards.

• Maintain an accurate inventory of all supplies and parts assigned ordering replacements as needed.

• Assist with completion of improvement projects and equipment installations, working with the engineering team as needed.

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols, ensuring all equipment is operated safely and responsibly.

• Document all maintenance and repair work in accordance with established procedures.

• Attending all required training sessions, staying up to date on new equipment and technologies.

• Safety is a core value at Clorox; therefore, all employees must perform all their work in accordance with OSHA and Clorox safety standards.

What we look for:

• High School diploma or GED or (2) years of operator experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Good, effective oral and written communication skills.

• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office, Email.

• Must be able to work a varied shift of either (1st, 2nd or 3rd shift).

• Must be able to stand/walk up to 8 hours per shift.

• Resume required.

• 5 years of Experience in a manufacturing environment/packaging department (preferred).

• Other transferable skills such as packaging equipment, auto mechanics, maintenance, blow molding, electrical, or machine shop (preferred.)

• Military experience in the above (preferred).

• Candidates must be able to work three (3) shifts times and overtime as business needs dictate, for example:1st shift: (7am – 3:30pm,) 2nd shift: (3pm – 11:30pm), 3rd shift: (11pm – 7:30am).

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location