· Package finished goods according to work instructions and production schedules. · Inspect products and packaging materials for quality defects and compliance with specifications. · Label and document packaged products accurately. · Operate packaging equipment, including conveyors, sealers, wrappers, palletizers, and labeling machines. · Monitor packaging lines to ensure efficient operation and minimize downtime. · Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of packaging equipment. · Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety procedures, and company policies. · Identify and report equipment for malfunctions, quality concerns, or safety hazards. · Assist with material handling, palletizing, and staging finished products for warehouse or shipping operations. · Disassembly of staged rooms requiring use of hand tools. · Assist in building crates and pallets · Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity. · Work collaboratively with production, quality, warehouse, and maintenance teams.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous packaging in manufacturing is preferred but will train.
- 2+ years warehouse or production experience
- Carpentry skills: Must be comfortable using saws, pneumatic tools, drills, and other hand tools for building crates and pallets.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic math and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand movements.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Attention to detail and quality.
- Strong safety awareness.
- Ability to meet production goals and deadlines.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Effective teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment or process issues.
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing and production environment.
- Exposure to moving machinery, noise, and production equipment.
- May require overtime, weekends, or shift work based on business needs.
Company: Watkins Wellness
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Full time
Watkins (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
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