LOCATION The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

TEAM The Packaging Technician will report to the Production Supervisor.

POSITION Responsible for daily activities of the production line(s), ensuring product adheres to DrinkPAK’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

TYPE Full Time; Hourly / Non-Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production line responsibilities could include the following:

Depalletizer

• Inspect pallets and cans for defects, record all pallet numbers in WMS
• Quality check and ensure proper flow of product through production line. Address basic issue that arises.

Pasteurizer

• Ensure recipe and temperature are accurate in computer console based on campaign record
• Monitor machine and manually push cans through at end of run

Filler

• Ensure accuracy of labels and schedule based on campaign record
• Operate and troubleshoot multiple machines when needed to maintain operation
• Run software for two machines and ensure they are working together

Westrock

• Load trays & glue into machine
• Maintain a clean area, monitor, and clear out tray jams or fallen cans

Sleever

• Ensure proper placement of labels on cans
• Replace rolls when necessary
• Clear out rips and rethread roles, clear jams and remove labels

Tray Packer

• Load trays & film into the machine
• Ensure UPC code is accurate on the label and case and the cans match the trays

• Accurately completes applicable quality and production reports. Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Correctly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• Demonstrate the aptitude and skills to work in all assigned areas of production; troubleshoots minor production line issues and performs relief duties when required.
• Adhere to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations
• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production and additional areas assigned by plant leadership
• Maintain appropriate level of raw materials as required, to ensure production lines incur minimal downtime
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and job shadowing
• Interact and maintain positive relationships with all levels of leadership
• Accomplish special projects and other assignments/duties as required by management
• Compliant to all safety rules and regulations, GMP’s and all DrinkPAK’s policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping and productivity
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree+ preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment preferred
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred
• Basic experience using ERP or WMS
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to problem solve and multitask

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to lift approximately up to 40lbs, stand 12+ hours, push and pull required.