Summer Seasonal Packer

Whirley-DrinkWorks! is looking for seasonal packers to work during the summer months. 1st and 3rd shift opportunities are available. This position is perfect for college students- apply today! (must be 18 years or older)
 

Job Summary
Performs a variety of duties related to moving product from the molding machines to the skid wrap area

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Packing: Safely and efficiently moves product from the molding machine to the box

Representative duties include:

• Moving product into boxes, ensuring that all parts are packed correctly according to the Mold Detail Analysis Report. There are three main methods of packing:
  • Hand stack - Moving and stacking products from a catch bin into a box
  • Drops - These are free fall parts; the box is changed when the conveyor stops and the box counter alarms
  • Robot - Placing a box over parts that have been organized and stacked by a robot
• Places all full boxes on skids in the correct configuration according to the Mold Detail Analysis Report
• Double stacks skids as required by the Mold Detail Analysis Report
• Shipper boxes must be stretch wrapped before being moved from the machine
• Identify the product by tagging the skid with the press number
• Transport full skids to the skid wrapping area by using a pallet jack
• Assembles boxes as needed, quantity on hand should be minimal as they take up a lot of room
• Retrieves pallets, boxes, lids and other supplies
• When applicable follows routing instructions
• Grinds runners and rejects as required by the molding process. Documents all rejects that have been ground up

To be measured by:

• Accuracy - How the product is packed
• Eliminates clutter by minimizing the number of boxes at the press

2. Quality: Responsible for the quality of the product being packed
Representative duties include:

• Preforms periodic and scheduled quality checks
• Documents scheduled quality checks on the proper form
• Notifies the Shift Manager, Team Leader, QCS, or Production Assistant of part defects. Example:
  • Short Shots
  • Flash
  • Part appearance
  • Trimming
• Monitors and cleans the chutes, conveyors, and drop boxes
• Performs 100% inspection on specific parts as required. Example:
  • Go-No-Go inspection on some Yards
  • Go-No-Go inspection on all straw holes
• Periodically verifies component part quantities (parts per bag)
• Verifies that the boxes being used are in good condition, and that boxes of highest quality are used for the bottom layer of the pallet
• Follows instructions on routings
• Packed parts are kept clean by making sure that no more than one coffin box is uncovered at any given time
• Follows packing stacking configuration found on the Mold Detail Analysis Report

To be measured by:

• Documented quality checks, to include comments
• Compliance with the Mold Detail Analysis Report
• Recalls and Harmar returns associated with part quality

3. Production: Brings production related problems to the attention of Shift Manager

Representative duties include:

• Monitors assigned machines for shutdowns, caught parts, part defects, etc
• Notifies others of machine problems by paging over the intercom system or using the tracker system
• Maintains part-count accuracy in all packed boxes

To be measured by:

• Excessive down time without notification
• Product recalled for sorting (Quality issue)
• Product recalled for re-pack (failure to follow instructions on the Mold Detail Analysis Report or the Routing)

4. Housekeeping: Responsible to keep work area around assigned presses neat, orderly and safe

Representative duties include:

• Organizes the work area around assigned presses
• Removes old tickets from boxes and retrieves the fallen ones from the floor
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment by sweeping floor, picking up debris and parts
• Cleans machines and other equipment (as time permits)

To be measured by:

• Organization and cleanliness around assigned presses

5. Safety: Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy work environment

Representative duties include:

• Follows the guidelines for "Manufacturers of Food Packaging" (ASI)
• Follows all policies, safety regulations, establishing good housekeeping practices
• Suggests changes that will reduce safety hazards

To be measured by:

• Number of unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Number of findings reported on monthly ASI/safety inspections related to packing

GENERAL CONDUCT

• Maintains respectful working relationship with TeamMates, Managers, Team Leaders, Shift Managers to promote teamwork and a positive work environment
• Committed to Continual Improvement to raise performance above the standard and to develop new methods to eliminate waste, improve productivity and reduce customer complaints
• Maintains excellent attendance as defined in the Company's Attendance Policy
• Supports, enforces and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality
• Submits new ideas to improve Safety, Quality and procedural operations that will benefit the Company.
• Actively participates in meetings and discussions by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving and offering feedback
• Performs duties in a manner that encourages teamwork and sets a positive example

REQUIRED TRAINING

• Company Policies and Procedures
• Safety Orientation
• Fire Extinguisher
• Sexual Harassment
• Packing Product
• Quality Checks
• Interthor / Gaylord Stacker
• Segregating Non-Conforming Product

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous factory experience preferred
• Good physical dexterity and color discrimination
• The ability to follow verbal and written instructions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged (12 hour shift) standing and walking on hard surfaces
• Bending, crouching, and squatting to lift or lower work loads up to 45 lbs
• Pushing and pulling workloads
• Climbing stairs/ladders
• Frequent reaching above shoulder height
• Must endure extreme heat in the summer months