Packaging Operator - 1st Shift (7AM - 3:30PM) 2 Positions Available!

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

18h•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

2 Positions Available! 1st Shift: 7AM - 3:30PM For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team! Our benefits offering include: “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day! Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program BCBS Medical Coverage Delta Dental 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes Vision insurance Tuition Reimbursement Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs Parental leave for moms and dads to be Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles) A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more! This job can be described as: Sets up, maintains and operates various packaging equipment for our chemical coatings products. Fills containers of varying size according to shop orders. Handles hazardous raw materials and finished goods. Operates fork truck and other machines on a regular basis. Maintains and/or monitors the quality of packages. May instruct trainees/assistants in all packaging operations. Job Model: On-Site All fully remote positions have no regular expected onsite scheduled days. Fully remote employees may be required to come onsite due to business needs. Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager. On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts. A typical day at work would include: Consults daily shop orders to determine products to be packaged, and the quantity, size, type and number of containers required. Retrieves raw materials. Operates fork truck to retrieve packaging materials, ie, containers, etc. from the Warehouse. Sets up packaging (filling) equipment as specified by shop order. Will be trained to operate several different machines used for mixing and dispensing chemical productsto . Provides coating samples to quality lab for quality checks before packaging. Uses a scale to weigh finished product, before and during packaging operation. Records – weights for documentation purposes. Performs basic quality control inspection of packaging materials, containers, and product for proper condition including cleanliness and quality of package. Assembles and stencils cartons and applies labels to containers as specified by shop order. Utilizes Aerosol Labeler machine as required to label aerosol cans. Uses Bar Coding Computer. Places filled containers/cartons on skids and prepares for shipping/warehousing. Prepares relevant documentation. Disposes properly of hazardous waste. Regular participation in 5S and RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) activities. Cleans packaging equipment and work area according to safety procedures. Returns excess material to inventory. Responsible for receiving and handling bulk materials.

Requirements

1+ years experience in a manufacturing operations environment.
Works with minimal supervision.
Must be capable of working independently.
General instructions provided as needed.
Must be capable of exercising judgment and discretion and make adjustments to product as required.
Ability to wear a respirator and handle hazardous materials.
Ability to troubleshoot problems.
Ability to use a scale and make adjustments as required.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
Must possess basic grammar and math skills, ie, proper use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fraction and weights.
Must be able to operate fork-trucks, drum lifts and other equipment to assist in lifting of up to 400-700 Pounds.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.
Ability to train entry level employees.
Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment, ie heat and noise.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
Must be trained in spill response and safety equipment.
Ability to understand and adhere to all safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills, ie, ability to operate a Bar Coding computer a plus.

Responsibilities

Sets up, maintains and operates various packaging equipment for our chemical coatings products.
Fills containers of varying size according to shop orders.
Handles hazardous raw materials and finished goods.
Operates fork truck and other machines on a regular basis.
Maintains and/or monitors the quality of packages.
May instruct trainees/assistants in all packaging operations.
Consults daily shop orders to determine products to be packaged, and the quantity, size, type and number of containers required.
Retrieves raw materials.
Operates fork truck to retrieve packaging materials, ie, containers, etc. from the Warehouse.
Sets up packaging (filling) equipment as specified by shop order.
Will be trained to operate several different machines used for mixing and dispensing chemical productsto .
Provides coating samples to quality lab for quality checks before packaging.
Uses a scale to weigh finished product, before and during packaging operation.
Records – weights for documentation purposes.
Performs basic quality control inspection of packaging materials, containers, and product for proper condition including cleanliness and quality of package.
Assembles and stencils cartons and applies labels to containers as specified by shop order.
Utilizes Aerosol Labeler machine as required to label aerosol cans.
Uses Bar Coding Computer.
Places filled containers/cartons on skids and prepares for shipping/warehousing.
Prepares relevant documentation.
Disposes properly of hazardous waste.
Regular participation in 5S and RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) activities.
Cleans packaging equipment and work area according to safety procedures.
Returns excess material to inventory.
Responsible for receiving and handling bulk materials.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!