Packaging Technician Day Shift

Potters Industries; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

3 day weekend every week

Job summary

Potters Industries in North Carolina is seeking an entry to mid-level packaging operator to meet the plant production schedule. The role involves operating packaging lines, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The position offers weekly pay at $18.24 per hour and a 3-day weekend every week. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with forklift experience and a technical background considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training is a plus.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift operation experience and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging processes safely and reliably.
• Follow health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Maintain production documents accurately and timely.
• Set up and monitor machines and packaging equipment per production needs.
• Assist in monitoring emissions and environmental compliance as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post High School, technical or college a plus

Job description

We offer weekly pay! Current schedule M-T 5:00a.m.-3:00p.m. - 3 Day Weekend Every Week - $18.24 per Hour

Benefits 1st of the month after 30 days of employment

Job Summary

Performs tasks to ensure the packaging requirements of the finished bead product lines are met in accordance with the plant production schedule and other established operating parameters/performance measures. Also performs additional duty assignments as required/tasked.

Typical Duties

The following statements describe general duties and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

• Operates the process in a safe and reliable manner.
• Operates in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Communicates production/process needs as they occur, with fellow employees.
• Maintains production and other company requirements.
• Sets up, prepares and monitors machines and equipment for operation according to production requirements. Such equipment and machines may include sifters, elevators, rotary screws operating control panels, packaging equipment and other process equipment. Operates the packaging department in a manner intended to meet plant goals in the areas of safety, environment, quality, production and cost control. Examples of this include packaging materials which have tightly sealed bags and have clear markings which meet customer specifications while blending in an economically efficient fashion.
• Is responsible for accurately maintaining all specified production documents.
• Has significant responsibility in ensuring compliance to environmental permits and good neighbor principles by monitoring bag house emissions and other potential sources of glass dust.
• Understands that safe work practices is a condition of employment and is actively engaged in activities such as hazard ID's and assisting in updating work procedures.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Post High School, Technical School or College a plus

Experience:

• Minimum of One year experience working in an Industrial or Manufacturing Environment required
• Minimum of One year of forklift operations required, forklift certification preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Have knowledge of and ability to use computers for tasks such as email and data entry
• Must have strong work ethics
• Able to work and contribute in a Team Environment
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instruction

Potters Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans' status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.