Job Description Overview:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Remove plastic (preforms) from a box, inspecting them per quality specifications and placing them on a conveyor per work instructions.


• Remove plastic bottles/jars from conveyor belt, inspecting them per Quality specifications


• Follows all safety policies


• Follows GMP policies & guidelines


• Packing plastic bottles/jars per packaging specifications posted at work center.


• Communicate any issues or quality concerns related to the product to co-workers, Lead or shift change co-workers


• Interacts with production equipment; starts & stops equipment as trained, clears machine jams as trained


• Assists in the documentation of quality or machine downtime data


• Forms boxes & trays by hand as needed; operates box making machinery


• Ensures defects are separated and placed into proper categories


• Performs machine cleaning and sanitation as required


• Perform housekeeping duties at work center or as directed by the Lead, Supervisor and/or Manager.


• Follow VPET's Quality Management system including procedures and work instructions.


• Any other tasks as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Other skills and abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English preferred


• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.


• Able to work effectively in a team as well as individually


• Attention to detail i.e., ability to follow verbal and written instructions


• Ability to work scheduled shift to include overtime and weekends as required.


• Must be committed to the success of the entire organization

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.


• May be required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.


• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crawl.


• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.


• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.


• This is a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

Competitive Benefits:

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.


• 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 5%.


• Company offers vacation and sick pay.


• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.


• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).