Packaging Operator: Safe Output & Continuous Improvement

LANXESS; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement plans

Health insurance

Work-Life & Flexibility

Training & Development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

LANXESS in Memphis is seeking a Packaging Operator to perform packaging operations per customer orders, operate machinery safely, and conduct minor repairs.

You will handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials in line with plant requirements and environmental regulations, stock materials, and support continuous improvement efforts while meeting production targets and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years packaging experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating shift schedule - 12 hour shifts.
• Willingness and ability to wear PPE such as steel toes, hardhat, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA.
• Willing and able to work in a high-hazard process.
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform packaging operations as per the customer orders.
• Operate packaging machinery effectively to avoid accidents.
• Ensure machines are working properly and safely; conduct minor repairs to packaging equipment.
• Safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials per plant requirements and environmental regulations.
• Stock all raw materials needed for packaging (e.g., pallets, slip sheets, tape, labels, trash boxes, ties).
• Maintain core values of safety, health, environmental responsibility, ethics, and respect for people.
• Aim for production targets and quality standards; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

High school diploma

1-3 years experience

12 hour shifts

Overtime available

PPE required

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LANXESS in Memphis is seeking a Packaging Operator to perform packaging operations per customer orders, operate machinery safely, and conduct minor repairs.

You will handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials in line with plant requirements and environmental regulations, stock materials, and support continuous improvement efforts while meeting production targets and quality standards.