Manual Packaging Operator I

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 10,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019. Learn more at . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Manual Packaging Operator I

Orwell, OH

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3PM

Key Job Responsibilities

• Scope inserts to verify visual characteristics.
• Scan correct production information. Set up printer and verify labels, numbers and product amounts match route card information.
• Select correct tray style. Separate heats.
• Transfer material from trays or rods onto conveyer belt.
• Verify printing on insert, pack into trays, apply label, Snap insert trays together in groups of 100, 50, or 25, depending on tray size.
• Run lidder/ labeler, program change over for Image Unites, perform basic machine changeovers and routine maintenance task, as well as basic troubleshooting.
• Basic housekeeping responsibilities.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Commitment to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Required to follow inspection control plan.
• Ability to verify product defects.
• Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Communicate safety, quality, product issues with supervisor, team members and across shifts.

Education and Experience:

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to use a personal computer and SAP MII software, access QMS to verify procedures and defect criteria.
• Able to handle inserts with fingers without chipping. Understand proper use of 30X Microscope.
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Able to read and understand routing, insert identification manual and operating procedures.
• Must be reliable and dependable. Requires accuracy critical to customer satisfaction.
• Possess ability to work within a team

Work Environment

Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems. Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety Shoes are required. Gloves, cut resistant gloves when necessary.

Physical Demands:

Approximately eight hours standing with two break opportunities per eight hour work period. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting insert trays weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds

As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.