Packaging Technician

Goodyear AZ

Description

Now hiring for Packaging Technicians. 12 hr shifts- (1st week 3 shifts, 2nd week 4 shifts) 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am Must pass a background check and drug test. As a Packaging Technician your responsibilities: • Follow all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and workplace rules • Ability to work in a safe, efficient manner on equipment and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.to produce a quality product that meets all quality specifications • Troubleshoot problems, perform minor repairs using the correct tools, and perform preventive maintenance tasks on the packaging equipment including reset of a machine, clearing jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor to expedite repairs • Demonstrate monitoring skills, using visual observation of gages and listening to mechanical sounds to make sure the equipment is working properly • Supply or remove materials in and out of the machines such as labels, corrugate, shrink film, and damaged product • Proactively monitor the production flow efficiently clears jams and continue production as necessary • Clean the packaging equipment and surrounding areas to maintain an audit-ready condition during production • Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy • Keep daily records of finished goods and rejected materials • Aid in the training of new personnel • Perform other duties as assigned • Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying: The packaging technician stands throughout their shift and walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces. Lifting up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis and 80 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 80 pounds. • Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping: The packaging technician pushes/pulls rolls of materials on the equipment and stacks collapsed boxes on a pallet or recycle container. The packaging technician pushes/pulls while using brooms, dust mops, and brushes during clean-up duties. The packaging technician bends and stoops occasionally throughout the workday for varying lengths of time. • Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Turning: The packaging technician may squat to pick up the product from the floor, or during various clean-up duties. Occasional slight twisting and turning at the waist when loading material, or when performing responsibilities. • Climbing/Balancing/Reaching: The packaging technician steps on and off the platforms and steps. The packaging technician reaches below and/or above shoulder level when removing or adding boxes to a pallet, loading materials, or dumping and climbs on ladders to access equipment. • Grasping/Manipulation: Frequent use of the hands and fingers is required. LaborMAX Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.