Packer Inspector - 3rd Shift

Drug Plastics - Official Page; Valley City (ND); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Drug Plastics in Valley City seeks a Full Time Packer Inspector responsible for packing products and ensuring quality standards are met. The role involves inspecting bottles, preparing cartons, and completing production reports.

Candidates should have good mathematical skills, effective communication abilities, and previous manufacturing experience. The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. The workplace can be moderately noisy with moving mechanical parts.

Qualifications

• Good mathematical skills to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read effectively while performing job duties.
• Demonstrated ability to make well thought out decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Vision must be correctable to ’20-20’ for reading work materials.
• Hearing acuity sufficient to understand spoken instructions.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished product into cartons and ensure quality standards.
• Inspect bottles based on customer specifications and requirements.
• Complete daily production reports for the supervisor.
• Notify supervisors of any quality problems or machine malfunctions.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Follow safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Effective communication

Reading comprehension

Decision making

Ability to work under pressure

Visual acuity

Hearing acuity

Ability to work overtime

Education

Previous manufacturing experience

Plastics industry experience

Job description

Description

Full Time Packer Inspector, Hourly, Sunday Evening thru Friday Morning. Packer Inspector is responsible for packing finished product into cartons and ensuring that the product meets the quality standards defined on the Product Quality Standard (PQS) form.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• 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.

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity and repetitive use of hands.
• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.
• The work performed by the employee is indoors.
• The employee is required to walk and stand for the majority of the job.
• The employee must have good motor skills and be able to continuously lift 5 lbs. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and carry 55 lbs.
• The employee is required to occasionally bend, squat and reach above shoulder level, as well as turn, twist, pull, and push.
• Vision abilities for this job include close vision.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to moderately loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.