Job Description

Job Location: Crawfordsville North Plant - Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: None
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: ManufacturingFunction and Scope:
Under the direction of the Shift Production Supervisor, the Automation Packaging Technician(s) on shift will be responsible for the following items:

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead by example supporting company values and OPEX principles.
- Have a high level of safety standards for self and others.
- Maintain and drive good 5S practices.
- Consult the Help Chain with issues.
- Perform daily housekeeping duties.
- Maintain materials and supplies for work area.
- Communicate with APT in your area at shift change.
- Be able to perform all other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
- Follow all procedures and SOPs concerning the loading and unloading of product from Production.
- Be aware of hazardous materials in your area. Awareness will be achieved through training, SDS review, safety meetings, and toolbox meetings.
- Be aware and understand emergency procedures.
- Report all spills or other environmental incidents.
- Work in such a manner as to prevent safety incidents and if asked, to participate in investigations of safety incidents.
- Responsible for minimizing waste and preventing product mix ups.
- Follow all procedures concerning the tagging and placement of product.
- Stack all products in the correct manner and without damage.
- Perform duties in an efficient manner without damage to company equipment and furnishings.
- Follow instructions and receive constructive feedback.
- Communicate with supervisor and co-workers.
- Stay in assigned area.
- Return from breaks on time.
- Promote teamwork.
- Refilling of:
- - Box magazines:
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- - - Touchstone, Durabox, Wide Diameter, Yoko, Evergreen
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- - Bag tube rolls:
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- - - Touchstone, Durabox, Wide Diameter, Yoko, Evergreen
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- - Tape Dispensers:
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- - - Touchstone Case Erector, Durabox Case Erector, Wide Diameter, Yoko, Evergreen Case Erector, Case sealer
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- - Labels:
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- - - Box labelers (x2) labels and ribbon
- - - Pallet labelers (x2) labels and ribbon
- - - Box Color labelers (x2) labels
- - - License Plate Labelers (x3) labels and ribbons
- - - Box Color Ink (x2) ink cartridges
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- - Pallets:
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- - - Green and Red Magazine
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- - Slip Sheets:
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- - - Slip sheet magazine
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- - Stretch Film:
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- - - Stretch Wrappers (x2)
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- Pulling off finished goods pallets and loading into trailers
- Pulling off packaging raw materials from trailers and stage for refilling
- Resolve kick outs in the re-work area
- Resolve common faults on automation equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Educational and Other Skill RequirementsEducational and Other Skill Requirements:
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience with prior automated packaging systems is preferred, but not required
- Ability to work independently and in a fast paced environment
- Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements (i.e. drug screen, background check
- This position requires reading and writing skills normally acquired through a high school education.
- Understand the principle of teamwork, and the capability of meeting those needs.
- Attention to detail is a critical factor in successful performance of this job.
- Understanding and general knowledge of the production process.
- Position requires the certification to operate mobile equipment. The certification process requires passing a physical, drug screen, and forklift training class.
- The position requires the employee to be trained in the use of walk behind type lifts. The employee must pass both a written and driving test.
- The candidate helps provide a safe work place by assisting in developing, promoting and following practices which prevent injury and meet legal safety requirements.
- Follow all food safety guidelines while on the manufacturing floor.
- Report any deviation from food safety protocol to the functional responsible personnel.
- Must be self-motivated.
- Must lead by example in all areas: procedures, policies, motivation, and attitude in our ever-changing environment
- Must have good hand/eye coordination
- Must be able to transfer that knowledge to others.
- Must be aware of and address issues regarding safety and housekeeping.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must receive passing status on all pre-employment testing.
- Ability to operate an electric walkie, walkie stacker and lift assist