Packaging Operator - 1st Shift

City: Belle Mead

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Manufacturing​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

Are you looking to play a practical, hands-on role in a company that's at the forefront of consumer health and hygiene? Join us at Reckitt as a Production Employee, and be part of a team dedicated to creating world-changing products. This is an opportunity to develop your skills, make a tangible impact, and work in an environment that values growth and teamwork. If you're passionate about quality and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want to hear from you. Help us meet the everyday needs of people everywhere and be a force for good in the world of manufacturing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all applicable Safety Rules and policies including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), HAZCOM, Process Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out and Emergency Action.

• Assist Packaging Tech with all supporting functions with operating the production line including:

• Housekeeping: Follows all applicable waste, scrap reduction and recycling guidelines.

• Component Traceability

• Clear out basic jams on the production line & restart the machine

• Feed production line with material, as necessary.

• Complete monthly Behavioral Safety Observations.

• Operate aerial lift, as necessary. (in house certification required)

• Follows current work instruction and insures adherence to the Quality Control Plan and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Trains new Operators and Temporary Workers as needed.

• Works effectively in a team-based work environment.

• Complete case packer, case sealer and posimat changeovers.

• Assist Packaging Tech with preventative maintenance.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Must have a high school degree or GED equivalent.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a Packaging Line and related equipment including startup, clearing jams, manual operations and shutdown.

• Demonstrated ability to assist in changeovers, wash outs and preventative maintenance.

• Demonstrated ability to perform minor troubleshooting and adjustments to maximize run time.

• Demonstrated ability to use computers for data entry and reporting purposes.

• Must have strong communication skills and command of the English language, both verbal and written.

• Able and willing to work overtime, when the business needs additional support

The skills for success

Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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