Job Details
Job Title: Packer
Location: 1123 W Valley Ave, Paxinos, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Salary: Hourly pay
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full-time
Shift: Day, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Financial benefits
Languages: English
Experience: six months to less than one year
Verified: Yes
Overview
With plants strategically located across the USA and headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, Novipax is a great company. Widely known for safeguarding the future by partnering with fresh protein and produce processors, grocery retailers, food service providers, packaging distributors, and healthcare providers. With the vision of delivering absorbent solutions that protect packaged fresh food and healthcare professionals and patients.
At Novipax, we manufacture a suite of category-leading absorbents, which include Dri-Loc, Pad-Loc, Multi-Loc, and Prep Pads. As well as the revolutionary active absorbents Dri-Loc XtendaPak and UltraZap XtendaPak. Furthermore, our main aim is to protect the Things That Matter Most. Here, you work as a team and likewise, your team members have your back and are cheering for you to succeed.
In addition, Novipax is where family comes first, and community counts. If there’s one thing that defines the Novipax team, it’s that we all win together. A win for one is a win for all.
Packer Job Description
The main job of packers includes getting finished products ready for packaging and shipment. Meanwhile, this is done by checking that the necessary items that need to be packed are present before wrapping them securely. Packers must also ensure that they wrap these products according to company standards or requirements, then load up the goods on pallets ready for shipping.
As a packer, you will be in charge of putting together packages for shipping. You will also have to work in a warehouse to put together the right materials and ensure that the packages are kept safe while in transit. Furthermore, your major duties will include packing and inspecting items, labeling them correctly, and moving them to the loading dock.
Generally, to work as a packer does not require any formal education beyond a high school diploma. However, most employers prefer packers who have some background in the field. For instance, with high experience using a forklift or experience with pallet jacks, you will stand a better chance at securing the job. Additional qualifications include strong listening skills and good physical strength.
Requirements To Become A Packer
The necessary qualifications to become a packer include a high school diploma or GED certificate. You will also need to have experience in manufacturing or a warehouse setting. Furthermore, you must be physically fit and have great strength, and stamina to lift and move heavy items. Some basic skills with hand tools are also necessary, as well as the ability to follow safety procedures in a team environment.
Working as a packer, your responsibilities will be to prepare items for shipment or storage. And also identify defective items that will need to be disposed of. Your duties may also include packing items using appropriate packing materials such as padding, nails, and tape. And maintain documents about the items you have packed.
Job Brief
At Novipax, we are looking for a packer to join our team of competent hands, to ensure products are shipped swiftly and safely. The packers must also be able to seal each container and have the knowledge of using hand tools. As well as use adhesives to protect the package from harm during transportation and observe all company safety standards. Ultimately, you will work in a fast-paced environment and will be responsible for the well-being and accuracy of items shipped to our customers.
Skills
- Proven work experience as a Packer or similar role
- Experience in manufacturing or related fields is preferred
- Basic shop skills, such as using hand tools
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Important Skills For Packers
As a packer, you may use a variety of technical and soft skills to succeed in your job role. Below, we have highlighted some essential skills that may help you in this career. Scroll down!
Attention To Details
Packers are in charge of getting products ready for packaging. They can use their attention to detail skills to ensure that there’s accuracy in their work.
Communication
These professionals often collaborate with other team members, either in a production assembly line or in a restaurant setting. With the perfect communication skills, they can discuss tasks and repeat customer orders before preparing the meal.
Observation
A packer in a manufacturing or production environment often uses observation skills to monitor food items. They may check for expired dates, unsealed items, or even damaged packages. And also ensure proper disposal of bad or damaged packages.
Active Listening
As a packer, you may prepare different meals and items throughout the day. You can also use active listening to hear new directions to help ensure that there’s accuracy.
Customer Service
Some food packers work in fast-food restaurants where they may prepare food items for a customer. They may use customer service skills to answer questions, take orders, and complete payments for customers.
Physical Endurance
You may have to stand throughout your shift working as a packer. In addition, you will use physical endurance to complete repetitive actions, such as folding boxes and placing items into containers.
Food Safety Knowledge
Food packers can use food safety knowledge to maintain a safe environment. They may use this knowledge to keep the area clean, handle food items securely, and package items correctly.
Food Product Knowledge
A food packer may use technical knowledge about the items they pack, depending on their work environment. For example, a food packer in a manufacturing plant may use specialized knowledge to inspect the quality of a particular food item or beverage.
General Responsibilities
- You will need to follow all safety rules and help watch others in the area.
- Also, you must inspect the product as it travels through the pad conveyor table removing any defective product.
- Set up Gevas machine to package products to specification.
- In addition, you will have to transfer the finished product from the conveyor table to either Gevas mini-bagger or corrugated boxes.
- Assure all pads meet quality requirements.
- You will be in charge of following all food safety policies and procedures.
- Adjust the stacker area as needed to ensure centered pads.
- Also, keep a watch over raw materials in the process to ensure continuous operations and notify the operator or assistant operator before the machine is shut down.
- You must keep all rollers clean when the process line is down.
- Help Dri-Loc Operators as needed to ensure the best quality possible.
- You will place labels on plain cartons as required or needed.
- Pull plastic bags as needed or required per product specifications.
Our View
Novipax is a successful company based on the diversity of our talented Crew. We are an equal-opportunity employer, we consider and embrace individuals and what makes them exceptional. Also, we believe that our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
Furthermore, we offer our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career development, and a balance. While encouraging all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions. Therefore, we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. However, keep in mind that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
How To Apply
Apply online through the company website
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Packer do?
A Packer has a variety of tasks to complete when packing items for shipment. Packer’s work primarily consists of checking inventory and wrapping products before they are shipped out, usually by an assigned area or shift shared among all packers.
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Packer?
Additionally, packers prepare the finished products for shipment in a warehouse environment.
What makes a good Packer?
Successful Packers need to be physically fit, stand for an extended period, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. They also must be reliable and punctual with their start and end times.
Who does a Packer work with?
Packers typically work on teams with other Packers on the floor of a warehouse or distribution center. They work under the direct supervision of their Shift Manager.
