2nd Shift Utility/Packer

Davita Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging is seeking a Utility for their manufacturing plant in Elgin, IL. This entry-level position requires a strong safety mindset and involves tasks such as moving materials and assisting in production processes. The ideal candidate will have teamwork skills and a high school diploma, with growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Warehouse experience is preferred.
• Good skills in math and reading are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Feed items into machinery and perform general housekeeping.
• Assist with manual laboring under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety on the work floor.

Skills

Teamwork

Mathematical skills

Reading skills

Hand-eye coordination

Motor skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Utility

Schedule: 2:00 PM-10:30 PM

Location: Carol Stream, IL **This position will be relocating to our new state of the art facility in Elgin, IL in 2025!

Summary of Job

The Production Associate will work in various areas of our manufacturing plant. The main job functions are moving raw materials, components, and finished goods among other duties. Performing general housekeeping of floors, machinery and where is needed within the facility. Assisting with any/all manual laboring done on company property under the direct supervision of an Operations Supervisor. The Production Associate may also assist in the manufacturing process of finished goods when needed. This is an entry level position where the right candidate will have an opportunity to grow with the company.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The right candidate will lead their job with a strong safety mindset including but not limited to:

• Feed items into machinery, assemble boxes, stack goods on pallets, and apply stretch wrap by hand.


• Look out for defective products for reprocessing and repair.


• Provide labor support as needed; backfill other positions at the line when necessary.


• Stand and conduct work with proper safety restraints and identify unsafe slip and falls hazards, by performing cleanup tasks.


• Direct and help new employees when necessary to ensure safety at work.


• Maintain cleanliness by wiping down machines, equipment, and products, such as machines, carts, and tables.


• Lifting materials, final products, and other items packed for shipment.


• Open and close rolls of product and final product during processing.


• Place product on work surface for further cleaning, inspecting, and wrapping.


• Separate product according to size, grade, part number, and composition of material used.


• Examining product to verify conformance to company standards.


• Recording information such as number of finished goods, meter readings, and date/time of completed production.


• Count finished product to determine completion of rolls/production as well as for distribution.


• Attach stickers, plastics, or tags to product.


• Tie product in bundles for shipment.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace.


• Good math, language, reading skills.


• Good eye/hand coordination and good motor skills.


• Excellent teamwork skills.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment


• Inside work


• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit


• Humidity may exceed 80%


• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%.


• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 60 pounds).


• Handle heavy machinery, including pallet jack vehicles.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Warehouse experience

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis's total compensation package. The hourly base pay range for this role is estimated to be $16 to $18.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

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