Inspector Packer-3rd Shift

Airlite Plastics; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Airlite Plastics in Statesville, North Carolina, is seeking an Inspector Packer to join the Airlite - Kodiakooler team. You will assemble boxes and inserts, perform quality inspections, and ensure accurate inventory placement and shipments while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing pallets, labeling, staging orders, and keeping the work area clean. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Must be able to apply problem-solving and basic math in daily tasks.
• Ability to work well with others and support team members.
• Effective interpersonal and daily communication skills.
• Self-motivated, positive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task safely.
• Uphold company goals and safety standards.
• Maintains regular attendance and asks for help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Gather materials for assembly and construct boxes and finished goods.
• Package parts to fulfill orders accurately and on time.
• Place orders in correct inventory areas and report discrepancies.
• Prepare pallets and bundles, label and palletize for shipment.
• Visually inspect parts for defects and report findings.
• Pull, label and stage orders for outbound shipments.
• Complete production paperwork daily for assembled items.
• Keep production areas clean and dock areas accessible.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Detail oriented

Attendance & safety

Initiative

Job description

• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Kodiakooler team, located in Statesville, North Carolina. As an Inspector Packer you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. This role is responsible for assembly of boxes and cooler inserts, quality inspections, accurate inventory placement and shipments of products and ensuring the safety of all team members.

• Responsible for gathering materials for product assembly, the assembly and construction of boxes and the assembly of finished goods.
• Assemble and package assemble parts to ensure orders are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure orders are placed in the correct area to support inventory, report any discrepancies to inventory levels.
• Prepare pallets and product bundles for shipment based on company standards, properly label and palletize.
• Visually inspect parts for quality defects and report according to requirements.
• Pull, label and stage orders for outbound shipments
• Ensure production paperwork is turned in daily on items assembled
• Keep production areas clean for inventory builds including floors clear of debris and all dock areas / doors accessible

Do you have what it takes?

Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

• Capability to utilize problem-solving skills and utilize basic math skills.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Able to utilize interpersonal and communication skills in daily work.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Uphold and support organizational goals and values.
• Must be able to maintain attendance and safety standards.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Physical demands and work environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to handle product; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Core Values Drive Us!

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the “wow” factor?
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
• Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done?

What’s in it for you?

As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: