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PRINCIPAL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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Packer Inspector -3rd shift

Drug Plastics and Glass Co. Inc.

Boyertown, PA

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Location: Boyertown, PA
Position Title: Packer Inspector - 3rd shift
Shift- 3rd shift 11:00pm-7:30am

Commitment to Sustainability:

  • All plants 100% renewable/carbon-free sourced energy.
  • Voluntarily disclose our environmental data through CDP’s platform
  • Reduced scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by over 90% since 2015.
  • Committed to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Responsibilities: Obtain empty cartons from conveyor or other sources. Prepare the carton to receive the “stack packed” or “tumble packed” product and place the cartons as necessary. Apply carton labels as defined in DPG Policy #002. Inspect bottles in accordance with DPG policy and the PQS form. Products are stack or tumble packed, and inspected based upon customer specifications and requirements. Remove full cartons from packing stand or from tumble pack area, then close the carton in accordance with DPG procedure and PQS sheet. Grind all clean scrap and rejected bottles generated by the machines for which they are responsible. Must be willing and able to work 3rd Shift. 3rd Shift Full Time Hours (11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.)
Requirements:
  • Good mathematical skills to perform basic math calculations, to include addition and subtraction.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
  • Ability to read effectively while performing job duties, as well as in determining whether the product meets quality standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to make well thought out decisions and ensures appropriate courses of action are taken.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment and under pressure.
  • Vision must be correctable to ’20-20’ to read all necessary work-related materials and visually identify defects in products being produced. Must be able to perceive and accurately identify differences in colors and shadings.
  • Hearing acuity sufficient to understand spoken instructions or phone conversations in a factory environment.

Perks at Work:

  • Sign-on and Retention Bonus*
  • Temperature Controlled Work Environment
  • Clean Workspace
  • Shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts
  • Vacation, Sick and Holiday paid time off
  • Paid Birthday Off (after completion of 90 days of employment)
  • Incremental Pay Increases
  • On-site training
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

*Bonuses are paid after successful completion of 90 days of employment and 6 months of employment*


Drug Plastics & Glass Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

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