Packaging Station Worker

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

• Perform packaging operations as per the customer orders.
• Operate packaging machinery effectively to avoid any accidents.
• Ensure that machines are working properly and safely. Conduct minor repairs to packaging equipment.
• Safe and proper handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in compliance with plant requirements and environmental regulations.
• Stock all raw materials needed for packaging (i.e. pallets, slip sheets, tape, labels, trash boxes, ties, etc.)
• Maintain Core Values safety, health, and environmental, highest ethical behavior, and respect for people
• Achieving and maintaining production targets, quality standards, and equipment
• Support and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives

Job Highlights

• Perform packaging operations as per the customer orders.
• Operate packaging machinery effectively to avoid any accidents.
• Ensure that machines are working properly and safely. Conduct minor repairs to packaging equipment.
• Safe and proper handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in compliance with plant requirements and environmental regulations.
• Stock all raw materials needed for packaging (i.e. pallets, slip sheets, tape, labels, trash boxes, ties, etc.)
• Conduct general housekeeping
• Maintain Core Values safety, health, and environmental, highest ethical behavior, and respect for people
• Achieving and maintaining production targets, quality standards, and equipment
• Support and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives

Experience / Skills

• Minimum of a High school diploma or GED
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating shift schedule - 12 hour shifts.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required.
• Willingness and ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).
• Willing and able to work in a high-hazard process.
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, ladders, columns, and to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms, and possess visual acuity for close work.

Location Memphis

Employee Type Regular

Who We Are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What We Offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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