Packaging And Inventory Technician

Summary

The production and Inventory Technician (PIT) is responsible for covering a variety of duties involving the final packaging and staging of product and storage of finished goods. A PIT I employee must be forklift certified and will transport materials, supplies and product between designated areas on plant grounds. The PIT I employee is responsible for setting up and operating packaging and labeling equipment, making minor repairs, and adjusting machine settings to specifications. The PIT I employee will respond to robot and T-car alarms resolving minor issues. The PIT I employee will prepare cartons for odd size boxes prior to them entering the carton sealer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the Following-Other duties may be assigned.

1. Using a fork truck, provides raw material to different locations throughout the production area and also is efficient in pallet put away.

2. Labels pallet and verifies to carton label.

3. Operates stretch wrap machines and delivers final product to warehouse location.

4. Takes out trash, distributes recyclables and operates baler and compactor.

5. Runs inventory report to determine material needs and resolves inventory inaccuracies.

6. Records data accurately into computer.

7. Loads label printers and makes adjustments and minor repairs when necessary.

8. Operates chain hoist to change rolls.

9. Loads boxes, bags and tape onto machine and makes adjustments and minor repairs when necessary.

10. Observes product quality. Inspects product for color uniformity and various molding defects per Standard Work Instruction.

11. Regularly cleans pinchers to ensure packaging quality.

12. Identifies conveying issues that cause damaged boxes.

13. Reads and navigates tablet for instruction.

14. Inspects, recharges, and replaces batteries of electric industrial trucks (Forklifts, etc....)

15. Manually places or adjusts pallets when needed.

16. Monitors robot settings and responds to alarms.

17. Resolves all T-car alarms and identifies causes.

18. Communicates with team and shift supervisors.

19. Assists other PIT crew members wherever needed.

20. Performs line clearance.

21. Keeps work area clean and organized.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Six to twelve months related experience with fork lifts and/or manufacturing equipment.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to read and comprehend production schedule; Knowledge and understanding of OSHA 1910.178 and ANSI B56.5 (Powered Industrial Trucks and Automated Guided Vehicles). Basic mechanical aptitude. Capable of observing machine functions to understand how they work. Skilled with hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, Allen wrenches, screw drivers and other small hand tools. Able to troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical problems as well as identify mechanical wear or functional issues with equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Repetitive bending from the upright position to approximately a 35-degree angle.

* Standing for up to 12 hours per day.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

* Ability to work in a fast paced environment to keep up with all the assigned duties.

* Ability to push, pull, or drag empty pallets weighing approximately 60 lbs. from the staging/production area to the warehouse.

* Pulling or pushing a hand jack carrying loads up to 500 lbs.

* Ability to transport, if necessary, a box of product weighing up to 27 lbs. from a short distance.

* Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.

* Able to talk and hear.

* The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit ad climb or balance.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, checklists, operating instructions, and computer screens. Ability to speak effectively with all team members and supervisors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ProTraQ. Must be comfortable with wirelessly connected handheld devices (scanners, tablets, key fobs). Ability to navigate and use windows and internet based applications (T-cars, robot controls, conveyor controls). Basic computer skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current driver's license and Forklift Certification

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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