Production Worker

American Phoenix, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(K)

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

9 Paid Holidays

Personal Days

Shower time at end of shift

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

American Phoenix, Inc. is seeking a shift-based packaging operator for its Pre-weighed Chemical Packaging division in Topeka, Kansas. You will set up bins, verify weights, and ensure correct coding and sealing of bags during 12-hour night or day shifts.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow safety procedures, and reliable transportation. Benefits include health, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, holidays, and PTO accrual.

Qualifications

• Must have basic working skills.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must pass pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Set up bins for shipping and ensure bins are clear of debris.
• Check the first bag of every run and document the weight.
• Verify every bin has the correct code name.
• Inspect bags for foreign material.
• Isolate unused hopper by bagging the outlet chute.
• Print Chemical Setup Sheet at the start of each production run.
• Remove air from bags and seal using a heat sealer.
• Ensure bags are sealed and placed in the correct bin.
• Assist Lead Operator I as needed during setup of each production run.
• Correct problems on the line due to weight discrepancies.
• Notify Lead Operator I or Supervisor/Scheduler of errors immediately.
• Maintain clean work area and comply with policies.

Skills

Basic working skills

Job description

Description

American Phoenix Pre-weighed Chemical Packaging division operates from five strategic locations: Topeka Kansas, Lawton Oklahoma, Anniston Alabama, Fayetteville North Carolina and Danville Virginia. Initiated in 2004, American Phoenix designed, built and maintains it proprietary chemical weighing and packaging equipment. Pre-weigh services are utilized by large manufacturing companies requiring precisely weighed chemicals for use in rubber mixing. We provide both product reliability and economic value to a critical component of rubber mixing that makes your process more efficient.

Pay Range: $18.50/hr + $1.25 shift premium on night shifts

Hours are 8pm to 8am or 8am-8pm (12-hour shifts)

Rotating Shifts - will work every other weekend

Mon-Tues, Fri- Sat

Sun, Wed-Thur.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up bins for shipping (make sure bins are clear of debris, move on & offline)
• Check the first bag of every run and document the weight
• Verify every bin has the correct code name
• Inspect bag for foreign material
• Isolate any unused hopper by bagging the outlet chute
• Print Chemical Setup Sheet at the start of each production run
• Remove air from bags and seal using a heat sealer
• Make sure bags are sealed completely and placed in correct bin
• Assist Lead Operator I as needed during setup of each production run
• Correct problems on the line caused by chemical over/under weight requirements
• Notify Lead Operator I or Supervisor/Scheduler when errors on production line happen immediately
• Complies with company policies
• Analyze and resolve work problems and assist in solving work problems using risk management
• Make sure work area stays clean
• Assist where needed

Our Benefits Include:

• Immediate PTO Accrual
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(K)
• Company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Personal Days
• Optional company paid shower time at end of each shift
• Employee Assistance Program

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles.
• Works near moving mechanical parts is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and elevated noise levels.
• The employee is expected to follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

This job describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Employees must report to work and work the designated work schedule-failure to do so creates the inability of our company to meet customers' orders. Excellent attendance is part of your essential job responsibility.

Job Requirements:

Required: Must have basic working skills

Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Must pass pre-employment testing

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