Thermoforming Packaging Specialist

genpakinternalcareersite; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpak is seeking a dedicated Packer to operate thermoforming lines, pack on auto packer, and maintain tight quality standards. Individual must communicate quality issues, document properly, and align with packaging requirements.

Responsibilities include ensuring correct quantity, matching materials to docket, processing end-of-shift duties, and reporting equipment or material issues to supervision. Prior automation knowledge is a plus; safety rules must be followed.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate quality issues clearly.
• Able to document quality and packaging requirements accurately.
• Communicate equipment or material issues to Packer and Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Pack on thermoforming machines including auto packer.
• Ensure product meets quality standards.
• Ensure correct quantity is packed.
• Confirm packaging material matches quality docket requirements.
• Feed sheet through trim press as required.
• Help remove scrap from around former to disposal buggy.
• Clear packing table from end of roll/start of new roll debris to get count mark for new roll.
• Perform simple machine procedures while operator away from area.
• Break line (cut the sheet) at unwinder if needed.
• Understand the basic operation of the machine.
• Understand the safety features of the machine including E-stops and when to use them.
• Well rounded knowledge of quality of all products.
• Perform grinding duties to ensure scrap material is properly recycled.
• Make and stage boxes for packing product throughout shift consistently with demands.
• Communicate equipment or material issues that arise on the shift to Packer and Supervisor.
• Perform all end of shift duties, i.e., sweeping, cleaning packing table, assisting co-workers with this task, grinding.

Skills

Communication

Quality awareness

Independent worker

Safety compliance

Machine operation

Tools

Thermoforming equipment

Packer automation

Job description

Genpak is seeking a dedicated Packer to operate thermoforming lines, pack on auto packer, and maintain tight quality standards. Individual must communicate quality issues, document properly, and align with packaging requirements.

Responsibilities include ensuring correct quantity, matching materials to docket, processing end-of-shift duties, and reporting equipment or material issues to supervision. Prior automation knowledge is a plus; safety rules must be followed.