Rewinder/Packer (3rd shift)

The Rewind/Packer sets up and operates production equipment, including Arpeco machines and rewind tables, to ensure efficient workflow. This role also prepares finished products for shipment by removing defective items, verifying quality standards, and packing goods accurately in designated containers. Responsibilities also include labeling products correctly, conducting quality inspections, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Third Shift runs Monday through Friday, 10:45pm to 7:15am.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Arpeco and Rewind Table equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
• Stack and organize finished goods into appropriate containers in accordance with company standards.
• Perform visual and manual inspections to ensure products meet quality standards before packaging. Report any defects or discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Efficiently pack products into boxes, or other containers, ensuring they are securely wrapped and appropriately labeled for shipment.
• Identify and remove defective products to maintain quality standards.
• Transport completed packages for loading using approved power industrial equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of packed items, including quantities, product descriptions, and shipment details.
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and filed correctly.
  Promptly report safety, quality, productivity, or personnel concerns to the Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. Ensure that packing stations are free from debris and that all tools and supplies are stored properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

The minimum education required for this position is a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Key Competencies

• Communication Skills
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, safety guidelines, documentation, short correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to write simple correspondence
  • Ability to communicate clearly with team members and leadership when issues arise

• Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Computer Skills
  • Basic computer skills are preferred.

Additional Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a packing or warehouse environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety focus
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with high accuracy
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, carry, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use manual dexterity
• Grasp, reach, and lift/move up to 10 pounds regularly; 25 pounds frequently; 50 pounds occasionally
• Required to load product onto pallets which includes bending and twisting during a shift
• Product will be moved throughout plant using manual or electric pallet jacks. This will require pushing and pulling to move product
• Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work Environment

Rewind/Packers are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and frequently encounter fumes or airborne particles. While the manufacturing area is climate controlled, employees may experience relatively warm or cold temperatures throughout the year. Additionally, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud, however, hearing protection is provided and not necessary in all areas of facility.