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