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Packaging Associate - Level 1

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Packaging Associate tends to duties involving movement of product off of the machine to warehouse to prepare for shipment, works in coordination with ABM operators to keep machine stocked and running and other miscellaneous duties as required. Machine Operator II will serve as backup to this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an at-will employer, SIG reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

• Performs all work safely in accordance with personal and product safety rules.
• Inspects product for visual defects and completes required paperwork.
• Adheres to packaging requirements for each product.
• Accurately positions Web in Box, Corrugated boxes and Mini Bins in place on pallet.
• Understands hand packing methods and can hand pack.
• Accurately reads a ruler to the nearest 1/16th.
• Removes product from machine.
• Discards defective products, including scrapping bags.
• Understands how and can properly separate and band cores.
• Understands how to clear scrap and recyclables from the production floor.
• Packs all good products in designated manner, including basic use of the pack assist and auto pack equipment.
• Closes boxes, bins, and mini bins and implements correct aseptic procedures.
• Reads the product specifications to correctly pack bags.
• Completes the hour-by-hour board and other Lean documentation.
• Ability to enter data info DAS.
• Basic use of other bag making auxiliary equipment, including (but not limited to) the Tap Inserter, Dip Strip Loader, Bag Separator ot other appropriate equipment as required.
• Reports reoccurring defects/deficiencies with the product and/or machine to appropriate personnel and/or the shift management immediately.
• Works in cooperation with ABM Operator to keep the machine stocked and running with fitments, and in ways that will help increase safety, quality and OEE.
• Assists the department in different capacities if the machine is down.
• Keep assigned area clean according to established 5S/Lean/Housekeeping expectations and Safe Quality Food (SQF) expectations.  The concept of 5S is to maintain a clean working area, remove all unnecessary items, and keep all necessary items in their place to ensure a safe and organized work area.
• Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of the packaging process.
• Trains employees at all Pay for Skills Level 1 tasks.
• Participate in setups and changeovers by removing and replacing materials from the line.
• Responsible for overseeing food safety.
• Actively participates in Safety, Continuous improvement, and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) initiatives based on plant goals and requirements.

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• High school diploma or G.E.D required.
• Ability to work all shifts and perform overtime.
• Ability to read ruler and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units or measures, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

SIG COMPETENCIES

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is 'yes', come and join us.

WE OFFER

• Generous Day 1 eligibility healthcare & life insurance for you and qualified dependents
• 401K Retirement matching reimbursement 
• Vacation & PSL
• Paid Holidays
• Performance Bonus
• And much more!

OUR PROMISE

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

ABOUT SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it's the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.