Packaging Specialist (Night Shift) starting at $20.60/hour (Future Openings)

Graham Packaging Company; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company is seeking a Packaging Specialist for the night shift in Lee's Summit, MO. The role involves packing, inspecting, and case-making duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include following safety and GMP policies, inspecting products, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match. Position offers competitive hourly pay and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Regular, predictable attendance required.
• Computer usage and typing skills essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given instructions.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly.
• Collaborates well with others to support group objectives.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, health, GMP and company policies.
• Inspect finished product for quality before packing.
• Follow packing instructions and notify supervisor of problems.
• Grind bottles and check for contamination.
• Open/inspect bundles of corrugated material for defects.
• Stack case/dividers and feed into the case forming machine.
• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe.
• Complete written documentation; participate in training.

Skills

Attendance

Typing skills

Verbal & written comms

Work under pressure

Independent work

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do-together-to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Packaging Specialist based in Lee's Summit, MO. This opening is for night shift, which operates during the hours of 6:45pm to 7:00am working a 2-2-3 schedule (working every other weekend).

• Weekly pay starting at $20.60 per hour.
• Additional $1.50 shift differential for night shifts.
• Benefits effective on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with match.

Packaging Specialists are responsible for general housekeeping of the production area, case making, inspecting, and packing of finished product in accordance with established procedures, specifications and other guidelines. The primary duties of a Packaging Specialist include:

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Visually inspect finished product for defects before packing to ensure quality.
• Follow written packing instructions.
• Notify supervisor or lead of potential problems with finished product and/or machinery.
• Grind bottles as necessary, checking for contamination before grinding
• Open and inspect bundles of corrugated material and check for proper printing and defects.
• Stack case/dividers on carts and feed individual cases and dividers into case forming machine.
• Use case making equipment in a safe manner.
• Notify the appropriate coworker or assignee when supplies at the machine need to be replenished.
• Communicate with incoming shift or line replacement on any problems with quality, machine, and packing configurations.
• Assist with rework and heldware to ensure effective completion.
• Assist in the training of regular and temporary workforce in stacking, packing quality, and case machines.
• Keep work area and other facilities clean, orderly and safe.
• Complete written documentation as required.
• Limited travel may be required

Qualifications

Previous manufacturing experience a plus.

Packaging Specialists are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.