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Owens Corning

Level 1 Packer Technician

Owens Corning, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115

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Level 1 Packer Technician

Location(s):

Kansas City, KS, US, 66115-1393

Function:

Manufacturing

Audience:

Hourly

Work Arrangement:

On Site

Requisition ID:

66214

SUMMARY

Performs the role of providing support to packaging and production operations by performing processes which include, but are not limited to, procuring, and placing bags on packaging equipment, hauling scrap, salvaging insulation, and feeding same into reconditioning equipment, transporting direct materials, cleaning designated equipment and areas, loading material onto ware-trucks, and operating designated vehicles. Sets up, operates, monitors, adjusts, troubleshoots, and maintains equipment related to these processes.

Measures, monitors, and maintains quality standards.

Rate of Pay

$24.61/hr. with a $1.25 night shift differential.

Schedule Rotating shifts. Schedules will rotate between nights and days every 2 weeks.

Dayshift: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Nightshift: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Weekly Schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern:

Week 1: Work 2 days, off 2 days, then work 3 days.

Week 2: Off 2 days, work 2 days, then off 3 days.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Visually inspects, selects, packages and labels products according to specifications.

Positions and loads ware-trucks, racks, strings, etc., manually or by using assigned material handling equipment.

Sets up, operates, adjusts, and inspects semiautomatic and automatic packaging equipment, (including, but not limited to, stretch wrappers, baggers, shift/code printers, manual overwraps, bales, auto baggers, unitizers, retail packaging, conveying systems, etc.). Obtains schedule information from SAP.

Performs packaging operations (including, but not limited to, palletizing, closing bags, wrapping bundles, etc.).

Disposes of off-quality material, scrap, and other debris.

Reselects, replies, relabels, and/or repacks non-conforming finished goods.

Operates reconditioning machine to salvage software (including, but not limited to, feeding, packaging, weighing, etc.).

Locates and retrieves direct materials. Takes inventory of direct and in-process materials.

Assists Level 2 Packer and Group Leader.

Operates manual and power operated walking material handling equipment.

Notifies appropriate personnel of any equipment or quality problems and takes corrective actions within the scope of the job.

Assists in oven cleanouts, rebuilds and other downtimes.

Completes records and reports, (i.e., finished goods tallies, charts, etc.).

Applies protective coatings to equipment, floors, etc.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions

Must have the ability to multi-task

Must work well in team environment

Must be able to secure and maintain forklift driver's license

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

Must be able to operate a computer

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required

Must have Kansas Work Ready Certificate

Possess valid forklift driver certification

Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US

Must be 18 years or older

Must be drug and alcohol free

Must have Kansas Work Ready Certificate

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires:

Exposure to temperature extremes

Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable

Prolonged sitting or standing for 8-hour shifts (and/or rotating shifts)

Repetitive movements

Bending or twisting

Handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls

Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds

Wearing respirator protection

Regular attendance on site and the ability to work varying or rotating shifts

Participates in the Safety and good housekeeping programs as established within the Plant