Product Packer

Summary:

The Product Packer performs manual operations as assigned; examples of these operations include, but are not limited to, marking, tagging, labeling, folding, sorting, and visually reviewing products to segregate them. Will assist the Packing supervisor and the Shipping supervisor in other activities related to the shipping department, such as replenishment of boxes and liners to the packers, and moving work from the QC Tables

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Verify that all products being processed are sorted adequately according to work instructions.
• Segregate those products that ARE NOT part of the bundle to be processed.
• Verify that all the trimming, when applicable, is associated with the products that are being processed; such verification includes—but is not limited to —NSN numbers, sizes, MO numbers, contracts, and permethrin treatment labels.
• Continue with the next operation(s), if applicable, until the product is ready to be placed in boxes for final packing and palletizing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• No formal education is required; however, basic skills in mathematics, reading, and writing are necessary.
• At least six (6) months of related experience

Language Skills: Basic English communication skill is preferred but not required.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Appearance/Personality - Listens well, is dependable, and takes pride in work.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work promptly; strives to increase productivity; works efficiently and effectively.
• Safety and Security: Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently punctual and at work on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, completes tasks on time.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk most of the day, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Also, the employee must be able to lift and carry at least 40 lbs**.**

Work Environment: Be prepared to work in a noisy manufacturing environment with heavy traffic and floor vibrations.