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Packaging Equipment OperatorRun and maintain packaging equipment, which includes labelers, scales, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders, and other related packaging items, safely and efficiently in relation to material usage documentation, product waste, sealing, coding, and weight control. This is a full-time, 2nd-shift position with a schedule of Monday - Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
Job Duties And Responsibilities: Order packaging material (paper, poly, cartons) from storage as neededVisually inspect boxes, cartons, and other packaged materials for printing defectsEnsure proper sizing of product containersLoad packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppagesObserve operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are metPerform net weight control checks and make equipment adjustments as neededCommunicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators verbally and/or in writingInspect packaging, coding, and seals to verify conformance to specifications, and performs necessary adjustments to ensure complianceEnsure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being producedWorking knowledge and experience with wrapper operations; watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler errorEnsure machine is supplied with correct material needed to run and complete logbooks as requiredEnsure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required informationEducation And ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredWarehouse, production, or general work experience preferredCertification and/or License – may be required during course of employmentKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAble to effectively work in a team environmentAble to legibly write entries for record keepingAble to use company computer systemsAble to work in a fast-paced environmentAble to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingAble to follow directionsAble to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Junior

Location

Portland, ME

Occupation

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

Industry

Packaging and Labeling Services

Posted

4 days ago

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