Packer Operator

Job Title: Packer Operator
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $17.50/hr.
Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to prepare industrial products for storage or shipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standard.
• Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly.
• Stamp identification codes to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
• Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, pallets, ink, or labels.
• Package the product in the form in which it will be sent out, for example, filling bags with oxide from a chute or spout.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Start machine by engaging controls.
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Count and record finished and rejected packaged items.
• Perform production duties such as manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling operations and sorting. Move product and inventory using a forklift and bin system.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Execute and document quality inspections per SOP.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Break down cardboard for recycling. Sweep and clean work areas.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures required.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be certified or become certified in operation of forklift.
• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products.
• Maintain the production pace of other team members.
• Utilize power tools and various equipment as needed to perform duties.
• Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must have a valid Driver License.
• Exposure to extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes and airborne particles in a loud work environment.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #209-Rowland Houston