What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packager - 1st Shift position at Quaker Houghton?
About Us
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the worlds largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Job Summary
Summit Lubricants, a Quaker Houghton Company located in Batavia, NY is currently seeking a temp-to-hire Packager 1 to add to their growing team. The Packager 1 will perform tasks involved in the production of Summit lubricant products. This includes filling, packaging and palletizing grease according to written specifications. All Packagers must follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is efficient and safe.
What will you do
- Read fill sheets and performs work as assigned by production supervisor.
- Sets up filling equipment, scales and containers at various production points.
- Labels or stencils containers as specified.
- Operates valves and other controls on production equipment.
- Follows through with customer specifications on work orders, filling finished product into various packaging units.
- Notifies supervisor of any safety, mechanical or product quality related issues.
- Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
- All production workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of production.
What do we look for
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
- Advanced education or skilled training preferred. Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
- Requires strong basic math skills. Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Candidate must be comfortable working in a factory environment which could involve standing, walking and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day. Must be able to lift 50 pound containers and palletize 400 pound drums. The environment in the factory can reach extreme heat in the summer.
Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veterans status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.