Molding - Packer (C Shift, 7pm - 7am)

Polytainers Inc; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytainers Inc in Missouri is seeking a Packer to accurately pack molded production parts and visually inspect for quality defects, while maintaining a safe, organized work area.

The role includes covering for breaks and absenteeism, assisting with line clearance during product changes, and supporting cell leaders with disposition of non-conforming items.

Strong English communication and teamwork are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Physical requirements: constant standing and movements near moving machinery and noise.
• Communication: Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Additional education/experience/skills: Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Pack production parts into boxes per packing specifications.
• Obtain packing supplies from designated spots at each machine.
• Assemble boxes, label them, and move packed boxes through the tape machine.
• Visually inspect parts for quality defects before boxing.
• Relieve Packers during breaks, lunches, and cover absenteeism.
• Assist with line clearance during product changes and disposition of non-conforming products.
• Sort offline production parts as directed by Cell Leaders.
• Complete line inspection form during shift and line clearance checklist during product change.
• Weigh and record scrap, disposing scrap with the appropriate scrap sticker.
• Relieve other Packers for lunches, breaks, and cover for absenteeism and unplanned Packer allocation.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Packer reports to the Molding Cell Leader and the Packer Supervisor. Their primary responsibility is to pack molded production parts while ensuring quality by visually inspecting parts for quality defects. Their secondary responsibilities include housekeeping and sorting as required. When performing duties of the Relief Packer, their primary responsibility is to relieve Packers during breaks, lunches, and to cover for absenteeism.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• 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 parts for quality defects before placing in boxes.
• The Packer must escape to Machine Operator or Cell Leader when observing consistent quality defects or longer machine downtime
• Assist with 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 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. The physical requirements include constant standing and movements of a repetitious and unchanging nature.

Communication Skills: Fluent in 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
• Uses sound judgment to make good decisions
• Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.