Packaging Operator - Days

Infrapipes; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Tuition and professional development

Incentive compensation eligibility

Job summary

Infra Pipes is seeking a Packaging Operator to maintain HDPE product quality during manufacturing and packaging. Shift runs Monday to Thursday, 6:00am–5:00pm, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and efficient line operation.

The role requires basic math, forklift operation, and strong organizational skills. Candidates should communicate well and support the extrusion team while ensuring inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of experience performing the essential functions listed above.
• Ability to perform simple math including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and take measurements.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Must display very good organization and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid, current driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and check product during manufacturing to meet order requirements.
• Monitor print and footage markings and make corrections as needed.
• Ensure continuous stripe where required and verify quality requirements.
• Prepare reels and wraps for startup, ensure reels are in good condition.
• Operate coiler, load reels, and transport finished product to inventory.
• Assist extrusion technician with line start‑ups and keep work area neat.

Skills

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Strong communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position Summary

The Packaging Operator is responsible for maintaining the quality of the extruded (HDPE pipe) product throughout the manufacturing and packaging process.

Schedule: Monday to Thursday - 6:00am to 5:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Operator monitors and checks product during manufacturing process to meets the order requirements.
• Monitors print and footage markings. Makes corrections as needed.
• Monitors for continuous stripe (if required).
• Knows and understands the quality requirements for all products being produced.
• Makes corrections as needed to meet order specifications and informs the line supervisor before making the necessary adjustments.
• Uses reel components to build reels to size specifications.
• Places the correct reel onto the coiler and prepare for startup. Reel must be in good physical condition.
• Ensures wraps on reels are correct and neat.
• Cuts conduit, ties-off and caps conduit when each reel is complete.
• Removes reel from the coiler using a forklift and transports the finished product into inventory.
• Grinds material scrap as it is produced and stacks scrap.
• Assists the extrusion tech in line start-ups.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Assists other packaging specialist in cutting conduit, tie-offs, and reel changes.
• Follows all safety requirements for this position and all company safety guidelines.
• Completes appropriate line operations paperwork to ensure accurate inventory transactions.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of experience performing the essential functions listed above
• Ability to perform simple math including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and take measurements.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Must display very good organization and time management skills
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities
• Must have sound judgment and discretional skills and be able to work with little supervision
• Must be able to consistently work under pressure and simultaneously prioritize multiple projects
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid, current driver's license and vehicle insurance

Required Competencies:

• Communication – Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Contributing to Team Success – Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Customer Focus – Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
• Collaboration – Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time
• Safety Awareness – Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
• Stress Tolerance – Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Walk, sit, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.
• Use hands for repetitive motions, equipment handling, and keyboarding.
• Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color distinction, and focus adjustment.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Work in moderate to high noise environments and varying indoor/outdoor conditions including heat, cold, humidity, dust, fumes, vibration, and moving machinery.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, reflective clothing, and safety boots.

We Offer

• A safe, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for learning and growth in manufacturing.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Shift-based schedule with overtime opportunities.

Company Overview

Infra Pipes has over 60 years of experience specializing in the design, manufacture, and custom fabrication of engineered polyethylene systems for water, wastewater, and stormwater management applications. We provide full-service engineering support and custom solutions to meet project-specific requirements across North America.

Benefits

Infra Pipes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, tuition and professional development assistance, and eligibility for incentive compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infra Pipes is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.

Assistance

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please submit a request through the application system.

Right to Work

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. For U.S.-based roles, Infra Pipes participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.