Manufacturing Technician-Gulfport, MS-$19/hr
Job description:
The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for packaging, handling, and preparing finished products for shipment while supporting efficient manufacturing operations. This role involves operating equipment, maintaining a safe and organized work environment, and assisting other departments as needed in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Package and properly label finished products according to established standards
- Stack empty pallets in the automatic pallet distributor
- Apply plastic covers to pallets
- Monitor the automatic shrink-wrap oven and make adjustments as needed
- Manually shrink-wrap pallet covers using a propane torch when required
- Organize and maintain the finished product storage area
- Process scrap, repair, and quality control rolls
- Splice short product rolls as necessary
- Dispose of scrap and recyclable materials in designated areas
- Place product rolls into boxes and stack boxes on pallets when required
- Manually palletize rolls as needed
- Load the core machine with raw cores, flap paper, and glue
- Assist other departments as needed to support production operations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Transport pallets to designated locations within the storage yard
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Basic computer literacy
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Position requires working 12-hour rotating shifts (36- and 48-hour weeks), including weekends. Shift assignment may be days or nights
- Requires prolonged standing, lifting up to 100 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, and operating manufacturing equipment
- Work environment includes high noise levels, temperature fluctuations, dust, and odors