Production Technician 1 - Strapper 1st Shift (Marketing)

Starting Wage $15.50 Per Hour

Job Title: Production Technician 1 Strapper (1st Shift)

• 1st Shift 6AM - 4:30PM Monday- Thursday
• (Fridays and Weekends based on business needs)

Position Summary:

• Responsible for palletizing finished goods and ensuring the pallets are wrapped in a manner that maintains stability and neatness, as well as perform the duties of a PT1 Feeder as needed.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ensures finished goods are properly palletized, instructing the logistics tech to move product to finish location. (40%)
• Prepare all finished products according to established USPS standards; Demonstrates proficiency through the proper recognition of the printed address labels on finished products. (40%)
• Load material into main machine component. (10%)
• Clear jams and address errors on end of line machine components. (5%)
• Operate a pallet jack. (5%)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to housekeeping standards.
• Support and comply with safety and security policies to promote a healthy working environment.
• Maintain open communication with the team.
• Participate in the Team Business Meetings.
• Share equipment knowledge with team members.
• Responsible for quality, output, and production goals.
• Manage multiple work orders on multiple output stations (if applicable).
• Support and comply with internal and external audits, to include providing information, performing assigned tasks to ensure compliance, and preparing and maintaining evidence that key duties identified as internal controls have been performed.
• Make minor non-mechanical adjustments to ensure safety and maintenance procedures are followed.
• Operate a pallet jack.

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

• 0 - 1 year related experience.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Basic math skills.
• Works with sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communicator.
• Team player (works well with others).
• Ability to assess obstacles and take corrective action.

Education & Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent education certification preferred.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively utilizing the English language

Communication & Contacts (Internal/External):

• Communicate with team members.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift 30 to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Bending, stooping, climbing.

Other:

• Ability to work overtime, beyond regular schedule, to complete work assignments as required.

At Valassis, we don't just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Valassis considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting Talentaquisition@vericast.com

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