Packaging Associate I

Company: Nordson
Location: East Providence
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.From the mobile device in your pocket to the sensors in your car, and even life-saving medical devices, Nordson's technology is used to make products that touch your life every day. Do you want to join a growing team in a market-leading technology company? We're looking for motivated individuals who care about helping our customers succeed. If you value integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, you'll fit right in to the Nordson culture.Come join our team as a Packaging Associate I! In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks which include the inspection, assembly, and packaging of consumable accessories into designated bags and boxes utilizing counting scales, box taping machine, labeling machines and other specialized jigs, packaging, and auto-bagging equipment.How You Will Make an Impact:Supports Journey to Zero vision by working safely and preventing incidents through submission of safety observations.Packages materials according to pre-set instructions (API and BOM) with established quality and time standards.Responsible for performing quality checks on raw parts and packages and removing any defective items.Maintains proper housekeeping practices and use of personal protective equipment.Records accurate data.Contributes to success of team by submitting improvement ideas, identifying potential problems, providing feedback on new methods or method changes and by displaying a positive, cooperative attitude in working with orders.Move products from packaging area into warehouse.Perform Preventive Maintenance on Packaging equipment.Individual must be willing to cross train in other areas and perform in those areas when needed.Other duties as assigned.What We Offer:Starting day 1, your benefits include:Medical / Dental / VisionPaid Time Off (including annual company shutdown between Christmas and New Year's)Annual bonus based on personal & company performance.401k (with match AND additional 3% annual company contribution)Health Savings Accounts (with employer contribution)Tuition reimbursementCompany paid Life InsuranceWellbeing programs to help you live a healthy happy lifestyle.Shift Available:1st Shift: Mon-Fri, 7AM - 3:30PMQualifications To Be Successful:High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.Minimal mechanical capability & basic computer skills required.Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational and motivational skills; Excellent customer service, verbal/written communication skills, and the passion to deliver excellence are essential.Team player with a positive attitude.Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety.WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDSManufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee can sit or stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.TRAVEL REQUIRED: None

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

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