ANCHOR PACKAGING HAS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY TO RELOCATE FROM THE VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS AREA TO JONESBORO, ARKANSAS ...... DID YOU LOSE YOUR JOB WITH THE RECENT FACTORY CLOSING IN VAN BUREN OR WILL YOU LOSE YOUR JOB? IF YES AND YOU YOU HAVE FACTORY EXPERIENCE, GOOD WORK ETHIC AND ATTENDANCE, YOU ARE WILLING TO RELOCATE, AND MEET OUR EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS ...... THEN WE MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU WITH RELOCATION TO JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND OFFER YOU STABLE, SECURE EMPLOYMENT AT ANCHOR PACKAGING.

ANCHOR PACKAGING, a growing manufacturer of disposable food service packaging located in Northeastern Arkansas, is looking for EXPERIENCED FACTORY WORKERS WITH GOOD WORK ETHIC. Current openings are at our Jonesboro, Arkansas Plant. We need entry-level Packers, Experienced Operators, Fork Lift Drivers, Quality Auditors, Industrial Maintenance Techs, and other qualified industrial workers. Anchor Packaging operates 4 locations in NE Arkansas. ANCHOR PACKAGING has experienced tremendous growth since the early 60’s with no lay-offs or cut-backs. Requirements and details on each of our positions are listed in the job postings on our career website at www.anchorpackaging.com/careers The pay scale shown is for our entry-level job only.

BENEFITS OFFERED: Possible relocation assistance if you are moving 90 miles or more, competitive wages, vacation, paid holidays, group medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, company matching 401(k) & educational assistance. Apply on our website: www.anchorpackaging.com/careers ;

Requires drug screen and background check. EOE. Stating pay determined by job and skills. Suggest that you visit our Corporate Career Website to apply and to learn more about Anchor at www.anchorpackaging.com/careers

We do send a receipt via email when your application is received and do require your work history to be included in your application or in an attached resume for job consideration.

Our Recruiting Office normally contacts candidates via TEXT MESSAGES. Please grant permission to text and please provide an accurate and current mobile number.

The job summary below is for our entry-level Packer position. Please see career website for other job summaries.

PURPOSE

To perform product packaging duties and requirements in a safe, organized, and efficient manner while delighting customers with quality products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure product packaging requirements according to work instructions, specification sheet, and/or quality docket before packing product.
• Maintain visual quality checks of product before being packaged.
• Place product that meets specifications in box or gaylord.
• Tape, label, and stack boxes on pallets for material handler pickup.
• Housekeeping of packing station and related areas.
• Maintain all safety policies and guidelines.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Policies.
• Assist operator whenever needed in start up or shut down of the line.
• Must be able to keep up with fast-paced machines in order to meet productivity goals.
• Must communicate with operators and leaders.
• Must maintain reliable attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by group leader, supervisor, or manager of division.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to differentiate products with similar characteristics (size , color, vendor code)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to learn quickly and maintain knowledge from core training program

• Must be honest, fair, and possess good work ethic
• Be able to lift 50 pounds above head
• Be able to stand in one spot for long periods of time with intermittent breaks
• Must be able to make quick decisions on product quality parts communicate issues effectively up the chain of command
• Must be able to maintain speed on all production/packaging lines and perform essential duties and responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and training with Bronze Level or Higher Work Keys Career Readiness Certification; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, both written and verbal. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and work instructions.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Minimal computer skills required. Need ability to access documents located on an in-house computer system.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

No certifications needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job:

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  The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to work at heights with appropriate tools and PPE.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee is exposed to extreme heat (non-weather).
• There is a risk of static shock and vibration.

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  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Griders utilized in production area require constant hearing protection.
• The employee will occasionally be cleaning filters and material systems.
• Exposure to high heat index during the summer months.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job:

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  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• The employee is on occasion required to talk or hear, and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes:
  • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
  • Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
  • Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
  • Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Fast paced packing at a packer table.

PPE REQUIRED: Safety Shoes - Steel toes or composite toes - employee provides - there is an assistance program for purchase.

Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs, Hair Net & Beard Net (if applicable) - company provides.