Packer - Detmold Medical - Level 1 (Packer) - Duplicate

TITLE: Level 1 (Packer)

LOCATION: Brompton, South Australia

RESPONSIBLE TO: Production Shift Manager - Detmold Medical

FUNCTION: Production

PURPOSE:

To work as a part of the production team who are responsible for maintaining daily disciplines to efficiently and safety prepare and pack products within a factory environment

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES:

Occupational Health & Safety

·         Demonstrate personal commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental management by complying with Detmold Medical Policies, Procedures and relevant national Occupational Health Safety & Environmental Legislation.

·         Follow and obey reasonable instructions and use safety equipment provided.

·         Take reasonable care to avoid exposing people or the environment that may be affected by their acts or omissions, to unnecessary injury, illness and environmental harm.

·         Report for work in a fit state and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

·         Immediately report to their supervisor any potential workplace OHS hazard, incident, that may occur during the course of their work and being proactive in providing possible solutions.

·         Familiarize yourself with OHS rules and requirements applicable to your tasks, role and scope of work.

·         Participate in and contribute to Occupational Health & Safety activities/inspections/training e.g. First Aid Officer, Fire Warden and OHSE Safety Committee Representative.

·         Attend and actively participate in monthly toolbox work group meetings.

·         Immediately report any injury (no matter how minor) to your supervisor as soon as possible. This will allow for proper medical treatment for the injury.

·         Complies to and understands Product Safety requirements.

Productivity:

·         Pack and dispatch product

·         Achieve productivity targets as set for the machine.

·         Advise Level 2 of any variance to running speed and efficiency to specification.

·         Minimise downtimes by finding better ways to do work.

·         Proactively prepare for the next tasks to enable smooth production flow.

Waste

·         Achieve or better waste targets for each machine.

·         Make recommendations on ways to reduce waste.

Quality

·         All products are to be produced within the specifications provided.

·         Ensure quality systems and procedures are adhered to.

·         Provide assistance in the resolution of quality matters and complaints.

Housekeeping:

·         Ensure work area, benches and environment complies achieves housekeeping targets (Everything has a spot).

·         Perform both machine and general cleaning duties as required.

Training:

·         When required, assist and train others to the level of your competency as required.

·         Participate in any training so as to improve workplace performance.

General:

·         Any other duties as required.

·         Comply with all Company policies, procedures and instructions.

·         Work with other team members to enhance machine performance.

·         Participate in teamwork and group discussions.

·         Promote teamwork between packers and operators.

·         Ensure thorough handovers at the start and end of every shift.

·         Work with team leaders and supervisors to continuously develop and improve overall workplace.

·         Personal interaction is courteous and queries are made clearly and concisely

·         Workplace documents are completed clearly and accurately within a specified time