Packing Operator, 1st Shift

Description

Packing Operator – 1st Shift

OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and other construction industries worldwide. Based in Massachusetts, with manufacturing facilities in Agawam, MA, Addison, IL, Asheville, NC, and Rockford, MN, OMG is an equal opportunity employer valuing integrity, teamwork, diversity, trust, respect, communication, accountability, proactive performance and a passion for excellence!

Position

We use safe machine operating processes, hand packing techniques and effective lean manufacturing principles to pack our product. This position routinely operates automated- and semi–automated machines to pack parts according to specifications and Kanban card requirements. The Packing Operator also may hand pack at times as product needs demand. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Packing Operator must be a team player and committed to delivering the best quality to our customers!

Responsibilities

Promote Safety as the Number One Priority of all OMG employees
Sets up machine, observes operation, and ensures product is packed according to specifications.
Adjusts specified tooling and sets packing speeds and feed rates.
Performs preventative maintenance inspections as required.
Observes all safety rules.
Assists other Packing Operators with machine set up, and stacking, marking, packing, and transporting packed product.
Maintains a neat and well-organized work area.
Other duties as directed by Shift Supervisor or Group Leader.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to interpret safety instructions, job orders, quality specifications, and other related documents.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong math and mechanical reasoning skills.
Ability to contribute as part of a team.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Good close vision and depth perception skills.
Positive attitude, good judgment and excellent time management skills.
Strong sense of responsibility and ownership!