Material Handler Utility

Pretium Packaging; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a production support role in Illinois to manage material inventory, assist in box fabrication for lines, and support timely equipment troubleshooting. The position emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and strict SOP adherence.

The role requires attention to detail, strong teamwork, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision to maintain high-quality production output as part of the ongoing manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety guidelines consistently.
• Strong attention to detail for monitoring, recording, and maintaining production data.
• Effective communication and teamwork to support production staff and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and keep areas clean and orderly.

Responsibilities

• Manage material inventory to ensure supplies are available for production processes.
• Make boxes for assigned lines and prepare them for shipment once packed.
• Support team in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area to comply with safety standards.
• Follow SOPs to ensure high-quality production output.
• Coordinate resin rail cars and bulk trucks per procedure; keep records with Production Scheduler.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

SOP compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Job Details

Description

• Manage material inventory, ensuring that all supplies are readily available for production processes.
• Responsible for making boxes for assigned lines and preparing them for shipment once they are packed.
• Support team members in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area to comply with safety standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure high-quality production output.
• manage the resin rail cars and bulk trucks per procedure. Keeps accurate records while working with the Production Scheduler as it relates to managing resin inventories.
• responsible for grinding clear or color scrap/material in the grinding room while keeping the grinding area clean and orderly in a safe manner.
• monitor and document key process parameters of all auxiliary equipment. Reporting any anomalies to maintenance leadership.
• monitor and change all auxiliary equipment filters and filter elements in accordance with schedule, as well as, on an “as needed basis”.

Participate in safety training sessions and adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude with ability to assist in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines consistently.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to accurately monitor, record, and maintain production data.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to support production staff and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas.