Packing Operator

Packing Operator


Company
Evonik
Location
Chester, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
15 hours ago
Via
LinkedIn

Job Description
Summary Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Rate - $28.57 per hour

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description Summary :

The packaging operator is directly responsible for all packaging, loading, warehousing and bulk shipments of finished products in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner and in accordance with all applicable ESHQ standards. Employee is responsible for adhering and practicing the GMP and Food safety procedures and controls implemented within the boundaries of their job function at the Chester site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Package finished products into bags or bulk containers using semi-automated packaging equipment.
• Transport and load finished products using an industrial lift truck.
• Spot railroad cars and locate them at appropriate position utilizing a mechanized rail car mover.
• Work at elevated levels to measuring Silos, fill railcars and bulk trucks and utilizing Fall Protection devices.
• Must be familiar with chemical processing equipment for potential transfer to Utility Technician to operate filter presses.
• Perform minor maintenance duties on packaging equipment.
• Brace and place tonnage for all railroad cars and trucks.
• Replace baghouse filters as required by Maintenance Schedule.
• Clean bag packaging and bulk loading equipment.
• Receive and stock shipping pallets and product bags.
• Inventory of packaging supplies and finished products.
• Daily housekeeping for Packaging Area.
• Operation of Ink Jet Printing System.
• Operation of Automated Palletizer and Stretch Wrapper.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma required.
• Satisfactory completion of all defined self-study and Process Specific training requirements for the Packaging Operator Classification.
• Satisfactory completion of On-the-Job Training requirements.
• Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality Systems training (ISO9000/14001), GMP and Responsible Care Training.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Bhawna Kapur [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation

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