To perform manual labor by properly operating equipment or performing hand labor as specified on work orders.

• Catches finished products at the end of the manufacturing line at maximum job speed and packs in corrugated cases, or trays and cases.
• Inspects cartons at end of the line for printing quality, registration printing to cutting, any surface damage or abnormalities, and gluing quality. Off quality products are sorted out and discarded or reworked. Responsible for notifying Lead operator or Supervisor of any quality variations.
• Performs hand gluing and sorting on rework cartons as assigned. Performs other hand work in various departments as assigned.
• Break out cartons and feeds the machine as assigned.
• Pulls samples according to procedure and/or customer requirements.
• Operates hand, fork, and clamp trucks as required.
• Performs assigned Quality Assurance tasks.
• Makes out daily time sheets and machine reports.
• Makes certain the work area and methods used are always safe and reasonably free from risk of health problems and injury. This includes addressing the best methods of handling heavy items, repetitive movements, and hazardous materials; and seeing that the department is clean and in conformance with all company and government regulations.
• Helps in clean up. Advise the Lead Operator and/or supervisor of any need for major repairs or adjustments.
• Cooperates with management by agreeing to perform any business duties necessary to effect accurate and efficient flow of business. Be willing to train someone to serve as backup to this position and serve as backup for another position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some degree of mechanical aptitude.

Demonstrated Abilities

• Knowledge of print industry and Folding Cartons preferred.
• Good hand eye coordination.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to stay on task without supervision.
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Basic numeric calculations as well as writing and reading skills.
• Ability and willingness to treat coworkers in a manner consistent with company mission and values.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing or sitting for extended periods of time when providing services and carrying out other responsibilities.
• Lifting to 35 pounds unassisted.
• Pulling and or pushing exerting force up to 50 pounds with material handling equipment.
• Bending, squatting, or kneeling to reach and work with equipment on ground and machine level.
• Reaching above shoulder level to reach supplies overhead.
• Continuous use of hands in repetitive tasks such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists; finger dexterity to perform various duties with tools required.
• Continuous speaking and hearing for interactions with supervisors and coworkers.
• Color determination without color blindness.
• Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or more for machine operating purposes.

Premier Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.