Inspector/Packer 1 - Alltrista

Jadex Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in precision molded parts is seeking an Inspector/Packer I to join their Springfield facility. In this role, you will ensure product quality, prepare items for shipment, and maintain safety and compliance standards within a vibrant manufacturing environment. High school diploma required; strong communication and self-motivation are essential.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated to perform tasks to meet expectations.
• Demonstrates efficient work rate for production goals.
• Effectively communicates with others, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts visual inspection of product for quality defects.
• Manually transfers finished product into packaging.
• Prepares packaged product for shipment.

Skills

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Ability to meet production goals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Alltrista Plastics LLC, is a subsidiary of Jadex Inc., and is a leading manufacturer in high-volume, precision injection molded parts.The company designs and manufactures with proprietary engineering processes and extensive manufacturing capabilities, from five (5) locations worldwide. From the first spark of an idea, through the design of the mold to the actual manufactured product, Alltrista Plastics focuses all efforts on delivering innovative plastic solutions.The company’s core markets include Consumer Products, Medical/Healthcare, Personal Care, Health & Beauty, Caps & Closures, and Packaging.

Inspector Packer 1

Position Summary

The Inspector/Packer I is responsible for conducting visual inspection of product for quality defects, manually transferring finished product into packaging, and preparing packaged product for shipment.

Primary Functions

• Inspects/packages production on assigned machines utilizing internal resource materials and the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure product meets quality standards and customer specifications.
• Prepares packing materials and ensures materials, labels, and finished product meets specifications.
• Maintains all job-related documents and transactions per the QMS.
• Communicates with shift personnel to alert for quality and production related issues.
• Loads data in the production monitoring system, as applicable.
• Sorts nonconforming product as directed by Shift Supervisor or Management.
• Manually/semi-automatically assemble medical devices and operate assembly equipment, as applicable.
• Supports the QMS by adhering to the system requirements.
• Understands and follows plant safety rules. Helps to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern. Assists in monitoring of quality of work output.
• Maintains compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to direct Supervisor.
• Maintains good working relations with all other employees. Strives to have no conflicts with other employees.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated to learn and perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer and company expectations.
• Demonstrates the capacity to work at an efficient rate to meet production goals and standards.
• Effectively communicates with others both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, as applicable.

Physical Requirements

The conditions herein 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 essential job functions. Please refer to the Physical Job Description, which is contained as a separate document, for more detail.

Environment: Normal manufacturing environments; work with machinery and media in or around confined spaces; exposure to chemicals, grease and oils.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying; reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing for moderate periods of time.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Other: Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.

Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.