Packaging Operator (Weekends)

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

The role of the Packaging Operator is to provide the technical and operational skills needed to deliver world class results in the key areas of Line Efficiencies, Quality, and Cost while meeting our high standards of Safety, Customer Service, and Teamwork.

Schedule:

Weekend AM (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) shifts are 7:15am to 7:30pm

Weekend PM (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) shifts are 7:15pm to 7:30am

Your responsibilities

TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 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.

• Operate aerial lift, as necessary (certification provided).

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS):

• Follows all applicable Safety Rules and policies including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), HAZCOM, Process Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out and Emergency Action.

• Complete Behavioral Safety Observations.

• Adhere to ISO internal management system

QUALITY:

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

• Adhere to ISO internal management system

TEAMWORK:

• Trains new operators and temporary workers as needed.

• Works effectively in a team-based work environment.

• Complete equipment changeovers as trained and required.

• Assist with preventative maintenance.

The experience we're looking for

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Minimum 1+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Competency in attention to detail, accuracy, work standards, initiative and managing work.

• Ability to operate a packaging line and related equipment (i.e. startup, clearing jams, manual operations, and shutdown).

• Assist in changeovers, wash outs and preventative maintenance.

• Ability to perform minor troubleshooting and adjustments to maximize run time.

• Ability to use electronic devices for data entry and reporting purposes.

• Strong communication skills and proficient of the English language, both verbal and written.

• Voluntary overtime opportunities (including weekend work) are common.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

• Stand and walk frequently throughout shift.

• Lift up to 25lbs frequently.

• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, turning in performance of duties.

• Climbing stairs and crossovers are common.

• Proper use of PPE is always required.

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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