Packer Inspector

Drug Plastics Group; Elysburg (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Drug Plastics & Glass Company Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a Packer/Inspector to join the manufacturing team. You will prepare cartons, apply labels, inspect bottles, and keep the area clean to meet customer specs.

Candidates should have basic math, strong communication, reading ability, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with overtime as needed. Plastics industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematics for calculations (addition/subtraction)
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to read and interpret product specs and quality requirements
• Decision-making with appropriate action
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Vision correctable to 20/20 for defect identification
• Adequate hearing to understand instructions and conversations
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Prior manufacturing/plastics experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtain empty cartons from conveyor or other sources.
• Prepare cartons for stacking or tumbling products and place cartons appropriately.
• Apply carton labels per DPG Policy #002.
• Inspect bottles per PQS form and customer specs.
• Move full cartons from packing stand, then close according to procedure.
• Grind scrap and rejected bottles from machines.
• Complete daily production reports and submit to supervisor.
• Notify supervisor of product quality issues or equipment malfunctions.
• Enter production data into Plant Star system at shift end.
• Communicate problems with machine operation to the next shift packer/inspector.
• Perform duties in grinding, re-inspection, and quarantine areas per DPG policies.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas around equipment.
• Stay qualified in all aspects of Packer/Inspector role per Job Competencies.
• Follow GMPs and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Reading comprehension

Decision making

Working under pressure

Vision 20/20

Hearing ability

OT availability

OT availability

Attention to detail

Education

Manufacturing exp preferred

Plastics industry exp a plus

Job description

Major Areas of Responsibility Include

• Obtain empty cartons from conveyor or other sources.


• Prepare the carton to receive the “stack packed” or “tumble packed” product and place the cartons as necessary.


• Apply carton labels as defined in DPG Policy #002.


• Inspect bottles in accordance with DPG policy and the PQS form. Products are stack or tumble packed and inspected based upon customer specifications and requirements.


• Remove full cartons from packing stand or from tumble pack area, then close the carton in accordance with DPG procedure and PQS sheet.


• Grind all clean scrap and rejected bottles generated by the machines for which they are responsible.

Specific Responsibilities

• Complete and provide to supervisor all required daily production reports.


• Immediately notify Process Mechanics and/or supervisor of any discovered, or suspected product quality problems or mechanical malfunctioning of equipment for which they are responsible.


• Enter production information into Plant Star automated system (if applicable) at the completion of the shift in accordance with DPG policy.


• Effectively and fully communicate any problems with machine operation or production issues to the Packer/Inspector on the upcoming shift.


• Perform assigned responsibilities in grinding, re-inspection and quarantine areas in accordance with relevant DPG policies.


• Maintain all areas around equipment and work areas in a clean and organized manner.


• Undertake personal responsibility to become and remain fully qualified to perform all aspects of the position as outlined in the Job Competencies for the Position of Packer/Inspector.


• Follow safety guidelines, Company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Good mathematical skills to perform basic math calculations, to include addition and subtraction.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.


• Ability to read effectively while performing job duties, as well as in determining whether the product meets quality standards.


• Demonstrated ability to make well thought out decisions and ensures appropriate courses of action are taken.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment and under pressure.


• Vision must be correctable to ’20-20’ to read all necessary work-related materials and visually identify defects in products being produced. Must be able to perceive and accurately identify differences in colors and shadings.


• Hearing acuity sufficient to understand spoken instructions or phone conversations in a factory environment.


• Ability to work overtime (OT) as required.

Education and Experience

• Previous manufacturing environment experience preferred.


• Plastics industry experience a plus.

Drug Plastics & Glass Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

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