Production Packaging Associate

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us
 

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making.  We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

This is the entry level position. The Production Packaging Associate is responsible for proper packaging of materials and finished products. This position will also load and move material and operate packaging equipment. The Utility Worker will also be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule. 

• Works well and effectively with others. 

• Demonstrates a One Team Cross Functional attitude by working well and effectively with others  

• Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing appropriate PEE, following Stop Think Act, and by immediately escalating abnormalities when found. 

• Demonstrates Operator Driven Quality by performing hourly inspections, by adhering to GMP policy, and by immediately escalating issues when any defect is found. 

• Can safely and efficiently operate on a designated line 

• Can correctly run drop tests for bottles on designated line 

• Monitor operation of conveyor systems and clear bottle jams from lines 

• Discard defective bottles and report poor quality issues to management 

• Ensure proper packing and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements. 

• Keeps work area neat, clean, and organized.  

• Other duties as assigned by management. 

• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.  

EXPERIENCE: 

•    Basic mathematical skills are required. 

•    Basic computer experience.  

EDUCATION: 

•   Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).  

TRAINING: 

•   Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate I training within 90 days of hire date. 

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes.  Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas. 

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People 

We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.We offer health, dental, life and disability insurance plans to support the well-being of our employees. In addition, we offer public holidays and time off to promote work-life balance. We also invest in our people by offering tuition reimbursement programs as well as learning and training opportunities. Altium Packaging sites offer rewards and recognition programs as well as opportunities for its employees to make a difference in their communities.

Equal Access to Employement Program

As an employer who subscribes to the principle of equal employment, we are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage individuals from the following designated groups to apply and voluntarily indicate their group of affiliation: Women, Visible Minorities, Indigenous Peoples and Persons with Disabilities.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging

At Altium, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening or assessing job applications. However, final hiring decisions are not made solely by automated systems and always involve human review.

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