Packer Inspector - 1st shift

Packer Inspector - 1st shift


Company
Drug Plastics Group
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
60K–80K a year
Posted
24 hours ago
Via
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Job Description
ABOUTUS:

Drug Plastics is a competitive, growing company that wants people who are eager to share their knowledge, talent, and experiences. We are the premier manufacturer of bottles and closures for medicinal, wellness, and lifestyle products. Join our team as a Packer Inspector!
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
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.
Major Areas of Responsibility Include:
• 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.
Specific Responsibilities
• Complete and provide to supervisor all required daily production reports.
• Immediately notify Process Mechanics and/or supervisor of any discovered, or suspected product quality problems or mechanical malfunctioning of equipment for which they are responsible.
• Enter production information into Plant Star automated system (if applicable) at the completion of the shift in accordance with DPG policy.
• Effectively and fully communicate any problems with machine operation or production issues to the Packer/Inspector on the upcoming shift.
• Perform assigned responsibilities in grinding, re-inspection and quarantine areas in accordance with relevant DPG policies.
• Maintain all areas around equipment and work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Undertake personal responsibility to become, and remain fully qualified to perform all aspects of the position as outlined in the Job Competencies for the Position of Packer/Inspector.
• Follow safety guidelines, Company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Job 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.
• Ability to work overtime (OT) as required.
Education and Experience
• Previous manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Plastics industry experience a plus.
Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people to perform with disabilities to perform the described essential functions as long as no undue hardship is put upon the Company.
• Manual dexterity and repetitive use of hands.
• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.
• The work performed by the employee is indoors.
• The employee is required to walk and stand for the majority of the job.
• The employee must have good motor skills and be able to…

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