Packer

Faerch Group; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Faerch Group in Portage, Indiana is seeking a Packaging Operator to inspect and package trays per manufacturing specifications, load rolls onto thermoforming equipment, and maintain packaging supplies. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced plastic production environment.

You will uphold a clean work area, promptly report defects, dispose of rejects properly, and wear PPE at all times while contributing to a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Must have strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Must be self-directed and well organized.
• Effective communication with team.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Plastic industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and package trays according to manufacturing specifications.
• Load rolls onto thermoforming equipment.
• Maintain necessary packaging supplies for the product being produced.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Recognizes product defects and notifies supervisory staff in a timely fashion.
• Dispose of defective products appropriately.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment properly at all times.
• Works to maintain a safe work environment for co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading safety rules

Communication skills

Self-direction

Organizational skills

Job description

Essential Duties

• Inspect and package trays according to manufacturing specifications.


• Load rolls onto thermoforming equipment.


• Maintain necessary packaging supplies for the product being produced.


• Maintain a clean work area.


• Recognizes product defects and notifies supervisory staff in a timely fashion.


• Dispose of defective products appropriately.


• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment properly at all times.


• Works to maintain a safe work environment for co-workers.


• Ability to work closely with team members and assist others in interrelated tasks as needed or as assigned.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Plastic industry experience is preferred.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.


• Must have attention to detail, a sense of urgency, be selfdirected and display strong organizational skills.


• Must be able to communicate and work well with others.


• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.