Packaging Set Up 1st Shift

COMPACT INDUSTRIES INC; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401k retirement plans

Referral Bonus Program

Advancement Opportunities

Two Weeks PTO Accrual in the FirstYear

Paid Holidays

Onsite Gym and Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Compact Industries, Inc. in St. Charles, IL is seeking a full-time packaging associate to assemble/disassemble packaging lines and equipment, and to support the packaging department with maintenance and improvements.

The role involves operating forklifts, troubleshooting issues, and assisting in production changeovers, with safety and GMP procedures to follow. Benefits and career advancement are highlighted in the job posting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of mechanical experience or training.
• Knowledge of manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to use hand tools and follow procedures.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble food production machines, equipment, or mechanical components according to requirements.
• Inspect machines and conveyors to discover functionality issues.
• Operate forklift.
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Assist machine operators during production changeovers.
• Assist in process-improvement projects.
• Operate/run machinery on an as needed basis.
• Keep logs of work and report on issues.
• Keep tooling and parts area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Follow all GMP procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned such as training others, open rework, packer, stacker, cleaning, relieving operators for breaks, etc.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic PC skills

Tablets usage

Copy machine

Scanners

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: St. Charles, IL - St Charles, IL 60174, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $26.00 - $27.50 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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.

Do you want to transform your job into a career?

Why Compact?

• Day One - Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• 401k 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 Program
• Advancement Opportunities
• Two Weeks PTO Accrual in the First Year
• Paid Holidays
• Onsite Gym and Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

PURPOSE:

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 requirements
• Inspect machines and conveyors to discover functionality issues
• Operate forklift
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
• Assist machine operators during production changeovers
• Assist in process-improvement projects
• Operate/run machinery on an as needed basis
• Keep logs of work and report on issues
• Keep tooling and parts area in a clean and orderly fashion
• Follow all safety procedures
• Follow all GMP procedures
• Perform 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 lbs
• Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Walking and standing 95% of time
• Bending, twisting, stooping motions 50% of time

COMPUTER 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 machinery
• Mechanical aptitude in using various hand tools
• Ability to follow established procedures, practices, and instructions
• Self-Starter able to proactively look for opportunities for improvement in the plant
• Energetic, hard-working, eager to help others and push projects forward
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Good communication skills and problem-solving ability
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Ability to calculate simple mathematical figures
• Ability to work overtime in 10 hour increments some weeks

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• One to three years related mechanical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications: WORK EXPERIENCE:

• One to three years related mechanical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.