Packer- B Shift

Altium Packaging; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Holidays & vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Bonus potential

401(k) plan

Rewards program

Community involvement

Job summary

Altium Packaging is seeking a packaging associate to assemble, label, and stage boxes for shipment in our Sparta, TN facility. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient handling of product through packing lines.

Candidates should be able to operate packing equipment, select proper boxes, and follow liner/cap procedures. This on-site position includes overtime when needed and adherence to all PPE and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proficient in safe packing and boxing procedures.
• Ability to inspect products and identify defects.
• Strict adherence to PPE and safety rules.
• Comfort with material handling and lifting
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate packing machinery and assemble boxes safely.
• Select box sizes and seal with tape gun.
• Align multiple boxes on the machine without blocking aisles.
• Follow cap/liner instructions and prepare for shipping.
• Label completed boxes accurately and stage on skids.
• Perform random product sampling to detect defects and report issues.

Skills

Box packing

Quality inspection

PPE compliance

Material handling

Team collaboration

Tools

Tape gun

Conveyor system

Job description

Location Address:

600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Work Shift:

12hr-B Shift (United States of America)

Responsible for assembling boxes and properly aligning them on packing machine to be filled with product. Also responsible for inspecting, labeling, sealing and stacking boxes on skids in preparation for product to be shipped.

Essential Functions

• Safely handle and operate any machinery, tools or equipment used.
• Ensure proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
• Must be capable of selecting appropriate size boxes for running product, and assemble boxes with provided tape gun.
• Ability to properly align 6-9 assembled boxes at the machine, without blocking aisles or exits.
• Establish if order requires caps or not. If order requires caps, liner is to be folded over bottles and caps inserted at the top of filled box of product. If no caps required to ship order, insert liner into box so liner can be folder over bottles prior to sealing. Boxes are then placed on a conveyor.
• Once boxes reach the end of conveyor, product must be random sampled to check for visible defects. If any defect is found, it is to be reported immediately to your supervisor.
• After inspection, fold liner over product to avoid contamination.
• Retrieve label from label machinery and place on completed box. Proper placement and fitting is required.
• Labeled boxes are to be placed on cooling skids for approx. 60 minutes before stacking on finish skid. 6-12 boxes may be cooling at any one time.
• After cooling is complete, seal box with tape gun and stack on to finished skid. Labels are to be visible. There are certain stacking requirements that must be followed.
• Work Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to off smells (heated plastic, chemical fumes, and airborne particles), elevated noise levels, and warmer or cooler than normal temperatures. Proper use of PPE is required at all times

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Employee could be exposed to seasonal weather conditions if required to go outdoors. Proper use of PPE is required at all times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be regularly required to:

• Remain stationary extended periods of time
• Move around production floor
• Communicate with subordinates
• Position self to ground level as needed
• Stand on feet for 8-11.5 hours per day, minimum of 5 days per week, some mandatory overtime requirement of 6 days per week.
• Move, adjust, and position anywhere from 10 to 45 lbs.
• Identify, recognize and assess documents, machinery and more

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource - Our People!

• medical, dental and vision plans
• company holidays and vacation days
• tuition reimbursement
• learning and training opportunities
• bonus potential
• a 401(k) plan with company contributions
• rewards and recognition programs
• opportunities to make a difference in the community

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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