Packer

MAC Incorporated; Monroe Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MAC Incorporated in Monroe Township, NJ is hiring for Production Utility / Packer to support daily packaging operations in a plastics manufacturing facility. This 12-hour shift role involves preparing packaging materials, inspecting bottles, packing, labeling, moving pallets, and providing relief coverage for Packers.

The position requires standing for long periods, bending, lifting up to 35 lbs, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, or Packer experience preferred.
• Experience in plastics or bottle manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to visually identify bottle and product defects.
• Ability to follow work orders, job packets, packing instructions, labels, and production specifications.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow numerical packing and labeling sequences.
• Ability to complete production paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Ability to make basic decisions regarding bottle jams and packaging issues.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and ready to begin work at the scheduled start time.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English as required to understand work orders, safety information, labels, and production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare boxes, liners, labels, and other packaging supplies for production.
• Operate tape and glue box-making equipment as required.
• Inspect bottles from assigned machines every two hours and document results on required check sheets.
• Visually inspect bottles for defects and quality issues.
• Verify, label, seal, and prepare finished cartons for shipment.
• Follow required packing sequences and pack patterns.
• Partially wrap finished pallets following QA inspection and pallet tagging.
• Move packed materials into designated staging areas.
• Transport palletized finished product to the warehouse using a manual pallet jack/hand truck.
• Provide break and lunch relief for Packers.
• Complete required machine repacks before the end of the shift.
• Rework red-tagged or non-conforming product at the machine when possible.
• Respond appropriately to bottle jams and basic production issues.
• Maintain required supplies at assigned production machines.
• Keep bottles, cartons, and packaging materials properly stored and off the production floor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Immediately report accidents, hazards, or safety concerns to the Supervisor.

Skills

Packer experience

English proficiency

Basic math

Punctuality

Read work orders

Job description

Packer Monroe Township, New Jersey
Job Ref: 41633

LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN MONROE TOWNSHIP NJ IS LOOKING FOR PACKERS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURING FACILITY.

SHIFT
C SHIFT:
MON: 8PM-815AM
TUES: 1145PM-830AM
WED-THURS: OFF
FRI-SUN: 1145PM-815AM

D SHIFT
MON: 815AM-815PM
TUES: 330PM-12AM
WED & THURS: 1145PM-815AM
FRI-SAT: OFF
SUN: 715AM-415PM

PAY IS BETWEEN $16.13

Production Utility / Packer

Position Summary

The Production Utility / Packer supports daily production and packaging operations in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for preparing packaging materials, inspecting finished bottles, packing and labeling products, moving completed pallets, performing rework, and providing relief coverage for Packers.

This is a 12-hour shift position requiring extensive standing, bending, lifting, and movement throughout the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare boxes, liners, labels, and other packaging supplies for production.

• Operate tape and glue box-making equipment as required.

• Inspect bottles from assigned machines every two hours and document results on required check sheets.

• Visually inspect bottles for defects and quality issues.

• Verify, label, seal, and prepare finished cartons for shipment.

• Follow required packing sequences and pack patterns.

• Partially wrap finished pallets following QA inspection and pallet tagging.

• Move packed materials into designated staging areas.

• Transport palletized finished product to the warehouse using a manual pallet jack/hand truck.

• Provide break and lunch relief for Packers.

• Complete required machine repacks before the end of the shift.

• Rework red-tagged or non-conforming product at the machine when possible.

• Respond appropriately to bottle jams and basic production issues.

• Maintain required supplies at assigned production machines.

• Keep bottles, cartons, and packaging materials properly stored and off the production floor.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Immediately report accidents, hazards, or safety concerns to the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, or Packer experience preferred.

• Experience in plastics or bottle manufacturing is a plus.

• Ability to visually identify bottle and product defects.

• Ability to follow work orders, job packets, packing instructions, labels, and production specifications.

• Basic math skills.

• Ability to understand and follow numerical packing and labeling sequences.

• Ability to complete production paperwork accurately and legibly.

• Ability to make basic decisions regarding bottle jams and packaging issues.

• Must be dependable, punctual, and ready to begin work at the scheduled start time.

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English as required to understand work orders, safety information, labels, and production instructions.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and overtime on short notice when required.

• Must be able to stand, bend, twist, and move throughout approximately 80% of the workday.

• Frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 lbs, including overhead lifting up to approximately 6 feet.

• May carry boxes weighing up to 35 lbs approximately 70–80 times per day.

• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack and move loads distances of up to approximately 450 feet.

• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to construct boxes, install plastic liners, pack bottles, seal cartons, apply labels, and palletize finished product.

• Must have sufficient visual acuity to identify product defects and verify carton labels.

• Production environment includes elevated noise levels and potential exposure to plastic, cleaning solvents, and heated oils.

• Required PPE includes appropriate safety footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and hairnets.

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