Molding - Packer (7am-7pm) Starting at $18.04/hour

Polytainers Inc; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytainers Inc. is seeking a Packer in the Molding department for a Continental Days shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM). The role focuses on packing molded production parts, quality inspection, and housekeeping within a busy, air-conditioned shop floor.

The Packer reports to the Molding Cell Leader and Shift Supervisor, with opportunities to advance to Machine Operator or Cell Leader as quality and downtime conditions evolve. Strong teamwork and adherence to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and in a noisy environment.
• Conversational English with good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pack molded production parts into boxes per packing specifications.
• Fetch packing supplies from designated spots at each machine.
• Assemble and label boxes, move packed boxes through the tape machine.
• Visually inspect tray parts for defects and report quality issues.
• Relieve other Packers for lunches/breaks and cover for absenteeism.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Packer

Department: Molding

Supervisor: Molding Supervisor

Shift: Continental Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

Rate of Pay: $18.04/hour

At Polytainers, we create packaging that helps protect the food products people enjoy every day. As a leading North American manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, we combine innovation, operational excellence and strong customer partnerships to deliver quality products and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across our teams and facilities, we work together with purpose, put our customers first, and continuously look for better ways to work. We create an environment where people are encouraged to share their ideas, empowered to take action and are supported in their growth.

When you join Polytainers, you become part of a team that values accountability, collaboration and respect. Whatever your role—making our products, supporting our customers or improving how we work—your contribution matters. Together, we partner for success, win through teamwork and create packaging solutions for today and tomorrow.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Packer reports to the Molding Cell Leader and the Shift Supervisor. Their primary responsibility is to pack molded production parts. Their secondary responsibilities include quality inspection of production parts, housekeeping and sorting as required. A fully qualified Packer will be skilled in the following key responsibilities areas however may only be required to perform one or more of the responsibilities at a given time:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Packing production parts into boxes as per packing specifications
• Obtain packing supplies from designated spots at each machine, as per the packaging specifications
• Assemble boxes as required, label the boxes, and move packed boxes through the tape machine
• Responsible for visually inspecting tray parts for defects (Packer Reliever)
• The Packer must elevate to Machine Operator or Cell Leader when observing consistent quality defects or longer machine downtime
• Perform line clearance when there is a product change and assist cell leaders with disposition of non-conformance products
• Sort offline production parts as directed by Cell Leaders
• Complete line inspection form throughout their shift and complete line clearance checklist form during product change
• They will weigh and record scrap, disposing scrap products and identifying them with the suitable scrap sticker when assigned.
• The Packer will relieve other Packers for lunches, breaks, and cover for absenteeism and unplanned Packer Allocation when assigned.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Physical Requirements: Must be able to work with constant exposure to moving machinery and noise. Comfortable with extended periods of movements that are of a repetitious and unchanging nature.

Communication Skills: Conversational English with good verbal and written communication skills

Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others as part of a team

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Ability to give concentrated attention for long periods of time

• Must have the ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand and walk for long periods of time

• Uses sound judgment to make good decisions
• Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs

• This job requires much of the time to be spent on the air-conditioned shop floor exposed to a noisy environment.