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NOW HIRING Shipping / Receiving Clerk Job Position/Title: Shipping/Receiving Assistant Reports to: Operations Manager Status: Non-Exempt Purpose To perform daily shipping & receiving tasks, Inventory control duties in support of the stockroom, crate finished goods, deliver and pickup machines/parts as needed, and general warehouse-service yard maintenance. Responsibilities Receives incoming deliveries, including product returns and samples Performs basic visual inspection on all received items, identifies questionable condition of packages, components, raw materials for potential damage Matches items received from packing slip to open PO, performs physical count on all materials received, acknowledges receipt or discrepancies per SOP Communicates via email on received sampling, RMA’s as required Crates or packages all materials or finished goods for shipping Use UPS and FEDEX shipping software for purpose of shipping, tracking, filing product claims and identifying shipping costs Document all Freight damages for potential freight claims, coordinate with appropriate departments for assistance Provide shipping freight quotes for Sales & Customer Service, able to coordinate shipping requirements with freight and carrier companies, and generate all necessary shipping documentation for purpose of product shipping Daily Assignment Duties Coordinate daily shipping needs for all product shipments Provide freight tracking and delivery follow-up needs for Sales, Customer Service & Purchasing Provide competitive transportation price quotes when requested by Sales and/or Management Process all signed & received materials daily. Includes counting items received, matching items and quantities to open PO, identifying incorrect items & counts, advising Purchasing (same day) of discrepancy Re-package all materials or components to be returned as instructed by Purchasing, Customer Service or Management Identify & distribute received materials to appropriate departments Crate & package all finished goods for shipment Coordinate documentation requirements for all finished goods with Customer Service or Parts Assist as requested in support of material handling, stockroom, assembly, and fabrication departments Monthly Duties All raw wood to be neatly stacked and organized in a safe manner All pre-assembled crates to be neatly organized for ease of access Provide purchasing with crating and packaging supply inventory for re-order review Advise Operations Manager when recyclable materials are ready to be picked up Perform scheduled vehicle maintenance requirements, coordinate repairs or service requests in advance of maintenance schedule Wash all company vehicles for monthly, including the cleaning of the interior cabs Perform regular yard maintenance, including, trash and sweeping, tarp all wood materials and protect selected materials as requested Maintain safe working and operating conditions in yard and related access areas, including all warehouse areas, offices, aisles, and stairwells located in warehouse Maintain all company forklifts for best running performance according to scheduled and preventative maintenance requirements Coordinate with Purchasing according to maintenance and calibration schedules for counting scales, weight scales, portable & roll around ladders and manual pallet jacks Qualifications 2-3 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience Solid math skills, basic adding, subtracting, and use of tape measure Hands on experience performing daily data entry Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision Solid communication skills for both oral & written in English, Spanish bi-lingual as a second language would be a plus Must have forklift operating experience certification Have experience in product packaging, including crating Must possess valid California driver's license, no violations within last 3 years Safety conscious at all times, conforms to the Belco safety requirements and regulations Physical Requirements Able to lift fifty pounds with minimal effort Position will require individual to sit at desk and perform daily data entry duties Position will require individual to stand for prolonged periods of time packaging finished goods, assembling shipping crates, performing packaging tasks kitting and basic stockroom-warehouse organizational tasks Position will require individual be able to navigate (walk) facility upstairs and downstairs with minimal physical effort Job description duties and requirements subject to change Apply Now! HR@BelcoPackaging.com

Belco Press Medical Tray Sealing: PC-Based Control Systems and New Belt Actuator Offer Precision Push-to-start medical tray sealer from Belco Packaging Systems, Inc. minimizes material waste, maximizes package quality and improves operator safety. by Keren Sooke Nov 6th, 2019 In medical tray sealing, balancing high precision, speed, operator safety, and per-unit cost are all critical. To meet these needs, Belco Packaging Systems introduced its BM2030-PC Medical Tray Sealer at PACK EXPO Las Vegas in Sep. 2019. Awarded with a PMMI Technology Excellence Award at the show for new innovation, the system is designed for consistency and repeatability, producing high quality seals for FDA-monitored operations such as implantable device packaging. Based in Monrovia, CA, Belco has served the manufacturing industry for over 60 years. The company explains that the BM2030-PC represents customer feedback and wishes collected over 45 years of manufacturing medical tray sealers. “The system is designed for customers in FDA-regulated environments who need the machine-generated evidence that they’re complying with their quality management system,” explains Belco Vice President Tom Misik. “The machine will let you know if something is not working right. When it is functioning properly, it will provide the data for the MDM [medical device manufacturer] to upload into their permanent device record.” The system offers speed and control, thanks to two Festo belt driven linear actuators, a Beckhoff industrial panel PC and several other features for safety and ease of use. One of the hallmarks of Belco designs is “No ifs, ands or bolts.” The machine is built with a welded structural steel foundation, robust for avoiding metal distortion or warping in heat sealing operations that combine high temperature and pressure. Sealer operation To seal the trays, the operator places pre-made thermoformed trays in each of the machine’s precision-machined seal fixture cavities with a die-cut Tyvek, laminate or foil lid on top of each. With the touch of its Single Start Button, the cycle is initiated. The shuttle drawer slides in and the custom-engineered seal fixture contacts the stationary heat platen for the predetermined cycle time to heat seal the trays. To see the machine in action, visit: http://hcpgo.to/357 After the shuttle drawer slides back out, the patented automatic tray ejector elevates the trays up and out of the cavity, so that the operator doesn’t disturb the still-warm seal when removing the trays. Belt actuator smooths motion When Belco set out to improve shuttle performance for the new sealer, they selected Festo’s ELGA series belt driven linear actuator which is designed for use in food and cleanroom environments, offering controlled linear motion at quiet speed and improved performance. “It was engineered to allow the shuttle drawer to move smoother at higher speeds than we could with our old linear actuator,” says Tom Volby, R&D Project Engineer at Belco, in a company video. Misik adds that this design represents a significant improvement in the availability (lead time) of this linear actuator over previous components they’ve used. With the shuttle speed increased, Belco set its sights on the tray ejection rate. Volby adds, “It made sense for us to improve the speed of the product ejector. Festo came in with a guided linear actuator that had a right-angle motor that was much quicker and had fewer components that would mount directly into the machine, and it was capable of lifting or ejecting any load that the machine would possibly see.” The seal fixtures are custom-engineered and machined as precision tools for each MDM’s components. Because of the fixture’s size and weight, Belco opted to automatically raise the seal fixture out of the machine to make it easier for operators to install or remove the fixture. The height is also helpful for removing trays after sealing. Advanced controls for speed and ease of use Operators control and monitor the BM2030-PC using a Beckhoff CP3716, 15.6 inch high resolution touch screen Panel PC with an Intel Atom processor. The system features a color HMI multi-touch screen and enhanced operator interface screens—the screen resolution allowed Belco to use previously developed screen graphics from other Beckhoff projects. The System Configuration screen displays the current machine configuration, while the System Limits screen displays the upper and lower limits of all system parameters. Says Volby, “It was an easy decision to go with Beckhoff control systems… we’ve been using Beckhoff for better than 15 years.” The open PC architecture provides for real-time Package Data Acquisition, monitoring of cycles for process alarms, and LAN capability. With documentation so critical to medical device packaging operations, Beckhoff’s comprehensive modular I/O system for all signal types and Fieldbus systems capture data for generating reports for machine level errors versus cycle level errors. Operations are fast thanks to the EtherCAT high speed Ethernet communication and Beckhoff’s Windows 10 embedded Process Controller. Belco notes that process alarms for time, temperature, and pressure monitoring functions are handled by separate terminals within the system’s EtherCAT network. The machine was designed so that operators can easily access control, power, and utility components when needed. RFID, bar code scanners and vision systems The machine features a built-in RFID antenna, and every tool is also produced with an RFID tag—every seal fixture is identified using RFID prior to allowing a cycle to run. “We've been using RFID technology for a while,” says Misik. “We need to verify every time we cycle the machine that the validated process parameters of time, temperature and pressure are only being used for that tool. That’s what gives the customer confidence that their machine is performing to their quality requirements.” “The advantage we’re introducing now is that we’ve moved the RFID reader to the top edge of the tool,” says Greg Fox, Project Engineer, Medical. The centralized placement of the RFID tag on the upper tool edge allows seal fixtures of varying length to take advantage of this identification feature without requiring increased top plate size. The result is a faster response time with a minimum amount of potential for interference or misreads. EtherCAT and Ethernet protocols integrated into the control system allow for easy integration of bar code scanners and vision systems. Light Curtain Protects Staff and Packages The BM2030-PC features a unique light curtain that is placed at the front edge of the tool area, that projects the safety curtain through the seal area to a receiver mounted on the back side of the seal chamber. “Belco added this to be able to detect whether someone’s placed their hand in an unsafe area in the moving zone of the machine, but it’s also able to detect if a package has been unintentionally introduced into the machine and gotten stuck onto the heater platen,” says Fox. “Safety is a primary concern,” explains Misik. “The light curtain has given us the flexibility to pursue the new design. It’s also given us safety support tools, not just for the operator, but also for the customer’s product. “If something happened with the materials, and a package became hung up in the machine, rather than the machine continuing to cycle, it would recognize there was a jam, shut down, and the operator could carefully remove the device. The devices could be several thousands of dollars, and in the case of a tissue bank, the product may be priceless as it’s a human tissue.” Read the article here

NOW HIRING Seal Fixture Design Engineer Job Position/Title: Seal Fixture Design Engineer Reports to: Operations & Engineering Manager Status: Exempt Position Overview Develop seal fixture design and assembly team, primary designer of fixture tooling & development engineering, perform day to day customer service and support, assist in component production & tooling assembly, works closely with Purchasing & Inventory Control for material requirements. Provides Sales support in customer service & client training and technical assistance. As member of the Engineering department follows drafting design, document control and SOP requirements and will perform assignments when scheduled by Engineering Manager. Daily assignment duties: Review all emails, faxed and individually submitted inquiries, voicemail messages and general communications Provide timely communication replies using email, fax or by direct communication (phone or in-person) on all daily, scheduled inquiries, projects and tasks Review submitted drawings, documentation and sampling for purpose of critical design requirements prior to committing project to scheduled seal fixture (SF) tooling design Communicate to both clients & appropriate personnel on design project changes, requirements, recommendations prior to, during and through first article (FA) testing Coordinate task assignments for SF design, customer service, production & processing, SF assembly and FA testing per schedule Review SF material requisitions, order requirements, approve and /or edit material requisitions, request supportive material and service RFQ’s and Purchase Order support from Purchasing Attend all scheduled meetings as scheduled or as required Provide Engineering product (machine design) support when assigned or as directed Maintain accurate and up to date Project and Task list on shared drive Maintain and organize all hard copy records, document filing system, pending projects in neat, organized manner for ease of access by management Maintain office /work center in clean & organized manner Enter Bill of Material and Labor for each project onto Genius ERP Seal Fixture Design & Engineering Responsibilities Review customer supplied drawings, samples, identify functional & dimensional properties to support Belco SF product performance and meet SF requirements documentation as part of the SF design and support process Conduct training and SF performance testing using FAT room for in house customer demonstrations as well as FA evaluations Maintain FAT room Coordinate SF design review with assigned ME personnel, review, edit and coach support personnel for effective SF design and functional assembly and testing Participate in scheduled performance meetings with SF team and OPS Mgr. and Sales Participate with support personnel in customer service best practices; Which includes effective written and verbal communication, using designed support documentation letters, test documents, forms and other media Documentation Follow the development of document control system for drawings, designs and support manuals. Collaborate in support of providing necessary information for manuals and documentation needs for manufacturing is accurate and complete. Control and protect all Belco proprietary information. Implement drawing and documentation review process to include manuals, revisions and customer support information for completeness and accuracy using SolidWorks suite of products, ACT, Microsoft Office, Genius and other software related documentation & storage systems Oversee the process for capturing Bill of Material costs for all Seal Fixture manufactured products. Ensure labor, material and outsourcing costs are recorded for BOM. Work with accounting department to report all BOM costs for project cost analysis by using Genius ERP. Safety – Provide a safe work environment including a workforce which appreciates the importance of safe operations and regularly acts to reduce or eliminate the causes of accidents. Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations Quality control – Ensure manufactured and assembled SF tooling meet Belco quality standards. Continuous effort to improve quality control as necessary Engineering Responsible for the design, development and testing of seal fixture components and tooling projects as assigned Develop conceptual and detailed designs by analyzing or creating tooling specifications, performance requirements and reviewing existing manufacturing capability Recommend process or design improvements where they would reduce cost or improve overall quality Review specifications, interpret Solidworks, CAD drawings, and determine fabrication requirements for each component and assembly Communicate with customer’s engineering department and purchasing teams Schedule, coordinate and direct assigned engineering projects, work flow and job orders Deliver On-Time performance through continuous process improvements Assist in training of employees and customers as necessary to grow business Participate in development and documentation of manufacturing standards and procedures with Operations Manager Create detailed plans to accomplish goals and the integration of technical activities Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, enforcing process and procedure and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services Communication Requirements SFD will conduct the roles position and responsibilities in a professional, positive-supportive collaborative manner with all clients, suppliers and company personnel SFD as an active participant in the scheduling & planning documentation, accountable for individual tasks and assignments accuracy and daily maintenance SFD will be required to maintain accurate communication records, which will include faxes, email history, support documentation, drawings as well as samples, photo documentation per project SFD must be able to effectively communicate requirements, status, issues and recommendations with customers, suppliers, support personnel and management SFD to create and generate clear RFQ & requisition requirements which outline material and company requirements Coordinator will maintain strict confidentiality regarding all business strategies, costs, program and product development as well as financial and personnel information Additional duties - when required or assigned Assists Accounting on BOM assembly & costing Assists Purchasing in vendor sourcing, component-material-service RFQ’s Assists Shipping on material handling and shipping documentation requirements Assists Operations on assigned projects and tasks Customer Service/Sales support travel may be required Qualifications: Required engineering experience minimum of five years, preferably in a job shop environment Educational requirements two year degree or minimum college class participation equivalent of two years Have excellent math skills Possess excellent communication skills, written & verbal Must possess proficient skills with Solidworks Drafting, Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision Must possess valid California driver's license, no violations within last 3 years Safety conscious at all times, conforms to the Belco safety requirements and regulations Familiar with ANSIY14.SM standard and experience working with GD&T Physical Requirements: Position will require individual to sit at desk for prolonged periods and perform daily design and data entry and customer service communication duties Position will require individual to stand for prolonged periods of time when conducting first article testing, FAT – Customer Test Support, performing physical inventories and performing product assembly builds Position will require individual be able to navigate (walk) facility upstairs and downstairs with minimal physical effort Job description duties and requirements subject to change Apply Now! 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STC Impulse Wire Sealer / Tunnel Combination The Belco STC is an excellent value for a complete shrink packaging system with an L-Sealer and Fan Style Shrink Tunnel built onto one compact frame. This system delivers all the packaging performance you would expect from separate components. The welded box construction of the seal head prevents any flexing or misalignment to the sealing base during the constant, daily use of the machine. This unique construction contributes to consistently strong seals, long element wire life and years of trouble free performance. The Fan Style Shrink Tunnel features a micro-processor based digital temperature control, adjustable speed fan controls for top and bottom air flow and a variable speed conveyor to give you the ability to perfectly shrink your products. Multiple shift operation and years of trouble free production can be expected from these machines. Available in two popular sizes with all the standard options, these machines can easily handle production speeds up to 20 packages per minute or more depending on your package size and shape. Available Models STC2016 STC2520 Standard Features: - Welded Tubular Steel Frame - Impulse and Constant Heat Sealing - Sealing Wire Sensor to Prevent Overheating - Adjustable Tilt Table/Conveyor - Digital Tunnel Temperature Control - Adjustable Fan Speed Controls - Variable Speed Tunnel Conveyor - Lighted Viewing Window (STC 2520) - Heavy Duty Locking Casters and Leveling Pads Optional Features: - Multiple Tunnel Conveyor Choices - Magna-Lock Sealing System - Air Operated Sealing System - Product Take-Away Conveyor - Powered Film Unwind - Inverting Heads - Multi-perforator Hole Punches - Lighted Viewing Window (STC2016) - 240/480 Volt 3 Phase Power Download the Belco Industrial Brochure Want More Information on a HOT KNIFE machine? Click Here! You May Also Be Interested in These. . . Learn More 180 Conveyor Learn More Rotary Tables Learn More ALS Want More Information? MORE INFO GET A QUOTE

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About Us Belco was founded in 1959 as a precision machine shop and has since become the premier manufacturer of Industrial Shrink Packaging Equipment and Medical Tray and Pouch Sealers on the West Coast. With a worldwide reputation for high quality systems, Belco machines are built to last and are backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry. Belco Packaging Systems, Inc. manufactures and sells a broad range of shrink packaging and heat sealing equipment including semi-automatic and automatic L-sealers, medium speed side sealers, high speed F/F/S wrappers, shrink tunnels, sealer-tunnel combinations, industrial blister sealers, bag top sealers, custom conveyors and accumulating turntables. Belco machines are available in a variety of models to package a wide range of product sizes and shapes at speeds up to 120 ppm. Digital, PLC and PC controls allow you to choose the best operating system for your needs. For the Medical Device Industry, Belco Packaging Systems, Inc. also designs and manufactures constant heat medical tray and pouch sealers, hot knife shrink packaging machinery and custom heat curing and annealing tunnels. Digital, PLC and PC controlled sealers and tunnels offer increased levels of process control - all easy to validate. CE Certification, RFID recognition technology, bar code reading capability and other standard and custom options are available. Markets We Serve Meet Our Team Become A Distributor