Material Handler I (Multiple Shifts/Locations) - Come Join Our Team!

AptarGroup, Inc.; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Vacation

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Wellness plan

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Career development

Job summary

AptarGroup, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler I for onsite roles in Cary and McHenry, IL. Tasks include ordering parts, delivering to workstations, moving cartons, and filling hoppers.

Must read labels, perform data entry, and maintain safety and housekeeping in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, stand for long periods, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Must be able to bend and lift/move/push a minimum of 50 pounds and reach above the shoulder continuously throughout the shift (approximately every 15 minutes).
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for the entire shift.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information relating to quality and production issues.
• Must maintain high energy level, be able to communicate with others and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Must have good vision in order to perform visual inspection duties.
• Must be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing process.
• Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing process.
• Must be able to climb steps.
• Must be able to read various inspection gages.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Must possess basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Orders component parts through computer entry.
• Delivers component parts to workstations by hand and using a hand truck and/or pallet jack.
• Moves cartons of assembled product from workstations by hand and using a hand truck and/or pallet jack.
• Verifies correctness of components through visual inspection and reading box labels.
• Fills machine hoppers at various heights.
• Performs recordkeeping duties; including weighs scrap and records data.
• Performs traceability and lot control functions utilizing a hand-held scanner.
• Performs housekeeping duties in the production area.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Stand/walk

English literacy

Team player

Color vision

Gauge reading

Basic math

Basic PC skills

Climb steps

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team and Be You Be Aptar.

Aptar is seeking a Material Handlers for BOTH our Cary and McHenry locations! Positions are fully onsite. This role is responsible for ordering and delivering component parts to workstations and filling machine hoppers, as well as moving cartons of assembled goods to the Warehouse.

Come join our Team!

Cary - 8 hour, M-F or 12 hour rotating schedules

McHenry - 12 hour rotating schedules

As a Material Handler I You Will:

• Orders component parts through computer entry.


• Delivers component parts to workstations by hand and using a hand truck and/or pallet jack.


• Moves cartons of assembled product from workstations by hand and using a hand truck and/or pallet jack.


• Verifies correctness of components through visual inspection and reading box labels.


• Fills machine hoppers at various heights.


• Performs recordkeeping duties; including weighs scrap and records data.


• Performs traceability and lot control functions utilizing a hand-held scanner.


• Performs housekeeping duties in the production area.

Who We Are Looking For

• Must be able to work as a member of a team, have a high energy level and be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• HS Diploma or GED

Required Skills

• Must be able to bend and lift/move/push a minimum of 50 pounds and reach above the shoulder continuously throughout the shift (approximately every 15 minutes).


• Must be able to stand and/or walk for the entire shift.


• Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information relating to quality and production issues.


• Must maintain high energy level, be able to communicate with others and work effectively as a member of a team.


• Must have good vision in order to perform visual inspection duties.


• Must be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing process.


• Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing process.


• Must be able to climb steps.


• Must be able to read various inspection gages.


• Must possess basic math skills.


• Must possess basic PC skills.

At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering, and science to develop cutting-edge packaging technologies that enhance brand value for our clients and make a significant impact on people's lives globally. Our innovations transform conventional packaging into advanced dispensing systems, offering solutions such as precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, and connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments.

With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.

Our Culture

At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive.

How We Support Our Employees

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment


• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.


• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.


• Contribute to the communities where we reside.


• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the starting salary for this role is $18.50 (plus applicable shift differential). Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Stay updated on career opportunities by following us on social media @AptarGroup!