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Inteplast Group PTPB- Level 1 Packer in Pittsburg, Kansas

Description/Job Summary

A Packer, is a production employee responsible for fulfilling orders by arranging inventory in shipping containers and preparing them for shipment. Their duties include performing quality control assessments and stacking items safely and securely in the right packaging.

Shifts available: 8am -4pm; 4pm-12am; 12am to 8am - varied days off

Starting rate: $15.00

Shift Differentials (depending on shift) are $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00 more per hour with perfect attendance

Excellent Benefits Package

Safety Focused Work Environment

Responsibilities/Duties

Prepare packaging for finished product and packaging.

Ability to read production sheets to ensure proper specs for product being produced and packed.

Inspect product utilizing bag checks. Document product inspections and report concerns promptly to machine operator or supervisor.

Remove finished product from production line and package neatly in boxes.

Weight finished cases and record accurate weights.

Must have ability to keep up with production process and daily production goals.

Assist co-workers when needed.

Keep work area neat and clean.

Required Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Simple Math: Add, subtract, multiply and divide

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Preferred Skills

Time Management - Managing one's own time and staying busy when there is down time. Production and Processing - Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing our return on investment.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines that are used in the production process. Must be aware and abide by all safety operations of equipment.

Required Education

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Previous work experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to quickly move your hand, your hands together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, lift, manipulate or assemble objects. (many duties require hand over hand movement) (frequently)

Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands.

Must be able to see in low light conditions, hear, and speak clearly.

Ability to stand and change positions frequently over an eight-hour period.

Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. (Lifting requirements up to and including 30 lbs) (frequently)

Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and or legs.

Must be able to reach and lift above shoulders (frequently)

Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously to lift objects. (frequently)

Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

Ability to work in environment that is extremely hot, humid in the summer months, and cold in the winter months., reaching above head (occasionally), stooping (occasionally), twisting (occasionally), and bending at waist (occasionally).

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