Job Description

Summary

The Packaging Operator is responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient operations of packaging finished goods for customers. This is a challenging and rewarding job that requires the employee to have a strong work ethic, problem solving capabilities, and close attention to detail.

The packaging operator performs the necessary steps to fulfil customer orders meeting or exceeding customer specifications. This includes ensuring the correct material, quantity, and packaging container size is met for each order. It is expected that these standards are maintained by following Praxair Standard practices in all aspects of this job.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment by following policies, procedures, and guidelines. 
Read, understand, and use Product Manufacturing Instructions (PMI’s), Job-Safety Analysis’ (JSA), and schedule to accomplish daily packaging tasks
Follows necessary steps detailed by customer packaging job instructions, written job instructions, or verbal instructions
Display basic understanding and knowledge regarding operation of packaging machines, fork trucks, and associated equipment
Ensure inventory accuracy by performing basic math.
Safely perform all packaging line duties, such as adding and removing inventory from locator racks, loading bins onto the packaging line, filling and weighing material in packaged containers, and properly labeling items
Understand the fundamentals of packaging operations, labeling machines, clean-ups, and properly filling out job routers.
Routinely inspect and monitor each packaging job to ensure quality levels are being met
Make minor and routine adjustments to production equipment without the assistance from maintenance.
Uses various software programs to communicate and process parts
Clean and inspect all equipment, machines, bins, and work area
Collaborates cross-functionally between operations, engineering, sales, and quality
Must complete forklift certification within 60 days of employment.  (This should be a requirement?)
Support and adhere to current and new safety initiatives/policies
Maintain equipment and housekeeping within work environment
Cross-train within other areas of the plant (i.e. shipping, receiving.) depending on the needs of the business
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required
Must be able to read, comprehend and understand work instructions
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure

Proficient at Microsoft Outlook. Oracle and Wavefront preferred.
Must be able to operate fork truck, electric hoist, scales, and label machines
Capable of lifting up to 40lbs
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, hand and finger manipulation, occasional stooping, crouching, and climbing
Must be able to wear a face respirator