Packaging Associate - Stellar Manufacturing

Leslie's Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 30 days

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick time

Holiday pay

401(k) eligibility after 90 days

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Illinois is seeking a Packaging Associate to join their team. The role involves packaging finished goods following guidelines and operating machinery while ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and safety-focused, with a high school diploma preferred. This full-time position offers multiple shifts, medical benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
• Willingness to undergo a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Pulls finished goods off conveyor to pack them as per instructions.
• Visually inspects products for quality issues.
• Operates casing and shrink wrap machines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Safety-focused

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Packaging Associate - Stellar Manufacturing

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: PACKA021842

• Posted : January 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more. With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar.

As a Packaging Associate, you will support safe and efficient production by packaging finished goods according to established instructions and quality standards. This role involves inspecting products and packaging for accuracy and quality, operating packaging equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Distribution Center safety precautions include a dedicated Safety Officer, temperature scans, frequent sanitizing, masks and gloves for team members. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our associates and their families, our partners, our communities and our customers.

Pay: $17.00/ Hourly

Responsibilities

• Pulls finished goods off the conveyor belt to fill boxes, cartons and pails following packing instructions on bill of material. Runs job per instructions/work orders and asks questions if instructions are not clear.
• Visually inspects finished goods and removes broken or damaged product.
• Visually inspects each container for print color, package quality, wrapper quality and printing quality. Follows reporting steps if quality issues are visible.
• Performs a count or weighs each carton, container or pallet to ensure the proper amount and product is packaged, places product literature in container, closes and seals container and places container on pallet or in staging area.
• Operates a casing machine to seal containers, shrink wrap machine to wrap pallets and regrind mill.
• Record information such as weight, time, date and completes identification tickets.
• Understands plant labeling requirements and sees that all chemicals are properly labeled and managed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Drug screen required
• Chemical manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Hours

• 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday | 5:15 AM – 3:45 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday | 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available after 30 days
• Weekly pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick time
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people.

Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.

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