Packaging Set Up 1st Shift

Compact Industries, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One benefits including medical,/d…

401k with company match

Referral bonus program

Two weeks PTO accrual in the firstYear

Paid holidays

Onsite gym and wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Compact Industries, Inc. is seeking energetic individuals to join the Packaging Department, assembling and disassembling packaging lines and equipment using mechanical tools. The role includes helping with production changeovers, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining logs and safety standards.

We value hands-on manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to improvement. Spanish/English bilingual capability is a plus. Competitive benefits apply from Day One.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years related mechanical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with manufacturing and setting up equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble food production machines, equipment, or mechanical components according to requirements.
• Inspect machines and conveyors to identify functionality issues.
• Operate forklift.
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them promptly.
• Assist machine operators during production changeovers.
• Assist in process-improvement projects.
• Keep logs of work and report issues.
• Maintain clean tooling and parts area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Packaging machinery

Job description

Do you want to transform your job into a career?Compact Industries, Inc. is a women/family-owned company, and we are looking for energetic people that are eager for success to join our team. Since 1963, Compact Industries has been the leading contract manufacturer of dry food products to the Fortune 500 companies that market the national brands you know and love. Apply with us today to become part of our growing team.Why Compact?Day One - Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life401k retirement plans – The Company will contribute a matching contribution equal to (a) 100% of your 401(k) contributions that do not exceed 3% of your gross wages and (b) 50% of your 401(k) contributions that are more than 3% of your gross wages but not more than 5% of your gross wages.Referral Bonus ProgramAdvancement OpportunitiesTwo Weeks PTO Accrual in the First YearPaid HolidaysOnsite Gym and Wellness ProgramTuition ReimbursementPURPOSE: Assist the Packaging Department with assembling/disassembling packaging lines and equipment using mechanical tools while also assisting in department projects.RESPONSIBILITIES:Daily:Assemble food production machines, equipment, or mechanical components according to requirementsInspect machines and conveyors to discover functionality issuesOperate forkliftTroubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely mannerAssist machine operators during production changeoversAssist in process-improvement projectsOperate/run machinery on an as needed basisKeep logs of work and report on issuesKeep tooling and parts area in a clean and orderly fashionFollow all safety proceduresFollow all GMP proceduresPerform other duties as assigned such as training others, open rework, packer, stacker, cleaning, relieving operators for breaks, etc.Occasional, Infrequent:Participate in seasonal inventory counts.Attending department meeting as required.Learn and operate packaging machinery.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to lift up to 50 lbsMust be able to push/pull up to 50 lbsWalking and standing 95% of timeBending, twisting, stooping motions 50% of timeCOMPUTER SKILLS:Basic personal computer skills, copy machine, scanners, working with tablets, typing.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Experience with manufacturing and setting up equipment (Food manufacturing is a plus)Knowledge of manufacturing machineryMechanical aptitude in using various hand toolsAbility to follow established procedures, practices, and instructionsSelf-Starter able to proactively look for opportunities for improvement in the plantEnergetic, hard-working, eager to help others and push projects forwardA strong commitment to all health and safety guidelinesGood communication skills and problem-solving abilityBi-lingual (Spanish/English) is a plusAbility to calculate simple mathematical figuresAbility to work overtime in 10 hour increments some weeksEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferredWORK EXPERIENCE:One to three years related mechanical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.WORK EXPERIENCE:One to three years related mechanical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.