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Whirley Drinkworks

Packer I - 12 hour Shift 6pm - 6am

Whirley Drinkworks, Warren, Pennsylvania, us, 16367


Job Summary:

Packer 1 is responsible for the production and/or packaging of a variety of manufactured products. The Packer position is a support role for several areas of manufacturing, including but not limited to; injection molding, Stretch Blow Molding, Extrusion Blow Molding and Quality.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Packing: Safely and efficiently moves product from the molding machine to the box and the to the designated pick-up area.

Representative duties include:

Perform production duties such as manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling operations and sorting.

Moving product into boxes, ensuring that all parts are packed correctly according to the Work Order and packing directions on the set-up sheet. There are three main methods of packing:

Hand stack – Moving and stacking product 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.

Move product and inventory using a Pallet Jack.

Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy work environment by sweeping floor, picking up debris and parts and follows set 5S standards on all work centers. Press cleanings are documented in IQMS once per shift.

Report defective materials or questionable conditions on all products to the Shift Manager, Team Leader, Production Assistant or QCS.

Periodically verifies component part quantities (parts per bag). Notifies shift Manager/ Team Leader if issues are found.

Notifies proper TeamMates of machine problems by paging over the intercom system, radio or other means.

Execute and document quality inspections twice per shift in IQMS.

Follow all recommended Safety Practices and procedures.

Perform related duties as required by supervision.

Break down cardboard for recycling.

Retrieves pallets, boxes, lids, and other supplies.

Grinds runners and rejects as required by the molding process.

Records rejects as needed in IQMS and cleans off parts that fell on the floor.

General Conduct:

Maintains respectful working relationship with all Whirley TeamMates and supervisors to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.

Committed to Continuous Improvement to raise personal 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 Good Ideas/ Kaizens 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

Packing Product

Quality Checks

Segregating Non-Conforming Product

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of product colors, material and additives preferred.

Good physical dexterity and color discrimination

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and possess good decision-making skills.

Must be self-motivated and possess excellent organizational skills.

Ability to complete multiple tasks with little supervision.

Demonstrated knowledge of Whirley – DrinkWorks! Products preferred.

Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization.

Education and Experience:

Above average computer skills

High School Diploma

One to two years molding experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

May be required to stand and walk for long periods of time.

May involve some repetitive motions.

Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.

May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts and part containers.