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:

1. 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.