Packing Jobs in Simpsonville, SC (NOW HIRING)

DESCRIPTION
WHO WE ARE
Since 1938, Setterstix Inc., the originator of the paper lollipop stick, has dedicated itself to providing exceptional quality and service to its customers. Setterstix customers continue to enjoy our uncompromising commitment to satisfy their paper stick requirements. Setterstix provides superior paper sticks to the confectionery, food, pharmaceutical, novelty and health & beauty care industries. Whether lollipop & sucker sticks, candy apple sticks, cotton swab sticks or the more recent cake-pop sticks, the "Setterstix" name is known worldwide for consistent quality and customer service.
THE MISSION:
The Inspector Packer plays a key role in supporting the achievement of Setterstix's business objectives by:
• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
A SNAPSHOT OF EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO:
Pack and inspect cartons in accordance with Company procedures (For example, no sticks down the sides or oriented incorrectly in the carton, carton "full" to ensure no shift of contents when sealed, carton & flaps square when placed on the sealer line).
• Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Secure finished packaged items by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling, or attaching fastener.
• Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials to prepare raw products for processing.
• Comply with all Company Safety requirements including:
• Adhere to Company "Food Safety & Quality" System: Good Manufacturing Practices & HACCP with special emphasis on attire, sanitation, security, documentation.
• Understand the Packing Line (shaker, hopper, switches, cleaning) process.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
• High School Diploma.
• Certification or credential in related fields from local career & technology center and/or local technical college is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Willing to work well in a fast paced, team environment.
• Willing to reach, bend, squat, and lift to 50 lbs.
• Willing to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills on the job.
BENEFITS
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K (Match)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Holidays
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $18.69 to start then After training period up to $19.69
Schedule: 10 Hour
Shift: 600 to 1630 (06:00 am to 4:30 pm) Monday through Thursday, Fridays are overtime days
SETTERSTIX considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law.
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
SETTERSTIX IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER
REQUIREMENTS
Since 1938, Setterstix Inc., the originator of the paper lollipop stick, has dedicated itself to providing exceptional quality and service to its customers. Setterstix customers continue to enjoy our uncompromising commitment to satisfy their paper stick requirements. Setterstix provides superior paper sticks to the confectionery, food, pharmaceutical, novelty and health & beauty care industries. Whether lollipop & sucker sticks, candy apple sticks, cotton swab sticks or the more recent cake-pop sticks, the "Setterstix" name is known worldwide for consistent quality and customer service.