Packaging Operator - Nights

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Packaging Operator – 1 at our Memphis, TN facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and procedures and general workplace rules

• Participate in the day to day health and safety program by working in a safe manner at all times:

  • Always using the required personal protective equipment

  • Ensuring that authorized work is completed safely

  • Utilizing required controls to prevent risk of exposure to hazards

  • Participating actively in incident investigations, training, and other health and safety initiatives

• Reporting all unsafe acts and conditions and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure

• Capability operating the filler/capper and one or multiple of packer, palletizer, labeler, case erector or de-palletizer.  May assist with change overs

• Operate various production and packaging related equipment to support plant production. This includes performing the necessary physical activity for purposes of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment on the production lines

• Operate, monitor and troubleshoot automated packaging and related equipment such as case erector, bottle filler and packaging box filler in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Ensure quality standards are met through samples at required intervals and perform related actions

• Set up equipment for production and ensure all necessary materials are available, replenish as needed per production requirements

• Perform visual inspections of production and document results

• Determine and report malfunctions to the appropriate parties

• Operate and monitor all packaging and related equipment and control systems

• Ensure each process is operated within the given range of parameters

• Complete all logs and related paperwork in a timely, accurate and professional manner

• Assist in basic preventative maintenance procedures of equipment and basic general housekeeping standards

• Regular preventative maintenance as assigned

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime when needed

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively

• Understand instruction and follow direction

• Work primarily in a warm to hot environment

• Knowledge of LEDS system is a plus

• Previous experience within a high-speed industrial environment and / or knowledge of industrial technology a plus

• Must have the ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds, reach above head height, squat, kneel, bend and reach

• Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

• Ability to operate a forklift

• Maintain clean and safe work area at all time

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

• High School diploma or GED required