Material Packer

Blue Polymers; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Polymers in Riverside, CA is seeking a Material Packer to support production by monitoring PET output, keeping a clean workspace, and ensuring equipment and waste receptacles are maintained.

The role involves operating forklifts, recording bag weights, de-bag PET, loading/unloading trucks, and collaborating with Quality and Inventory teams to ensure product quality and procedural compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience.
• 1-2 years sit-down forklift experience.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment including forklifts to pack materials.
• Record bag weights, de-bag PET flake, and pellet loads.
• Remove trash and use a bag baling machine for empty bags.
• Load and unload trucks as directed.
• Assist with physical inventory and material movements.
• Track and record movements using production reports.
• Coordinate with Quality to maintain product quality.
• Follow procedures, processes, and safety requirements.
• Assist other workers as needed.
• General housekeeping of all work areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

English proficiency

Spanish a plus

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Purpose

The Material Packer supports production by monitoring PET output, maintaining a clean workspace, and ensuring equipment and waste receptacles are clean.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below:

The Material Packer operates with plant equipment, including forklifts to pack materials like PET and other products. Record bag weights, de-bag PET flake and Una-Dyn Pellet, remove trash, and use a bag baling machine to bale empty bags.

Essential Functions

• Monitor PET output in accordance with production goals.
• Keep equipment and floor waste receptacles empty and clean as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
• Load and unload trucks as directed.
• Assist with physical inventory.
• Track and record material movements using authorized production reports.
• Work with Quality department to maintain acceptable quality of product.
• Follow all procedures, processes, and safety requirements.
• Assist other workers with specific tasks as requested.
• General housekeeping of all work areas.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Not Applicable

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

1. Education:

a. High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

2. Experience:

a. 1-2 years manufacturing experience.

b. 1-2 years sit-down forklift experience.

3. Licences / Certifications:

a. N/A

4. Language:

a. Proficiency in English required

b. Bi-Lingual – Spanish is a plus

Schedule

3:45am - 4:00pm

Week #1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat

Wek #2: Sun, Wed, Thurs

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Blue Polymers is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.