Packaging Station Worker

Lanxess Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanxess Corporation in Memphis is seeking a Packaging Operator to perform packaging operations aligned with customer orders while ensuring safe operation of packaging machinery. You will stock materials, conduct minor equipment repairs, and maintain housekeeping in a high-hazard environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of experience, and willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of work experience.
• Willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.
• Willingness to work overtime including holidays and weekends.
• Must wear PPE (steel toes, hardhat, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, SCBA).
• Able to work in a high-hazard process.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs, ladders, and be able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machinery per customer orders.
• Perform minor repairs and ensure equipment safety.
• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials per plant requirements.
• Stock raw materials (pallets, slip sheets, tape, labels, boxes, ties).
• Maintain general housekeeping and support CI initiatives.
• Aim to meet production targets and quality standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.
• DiversityLANXESS 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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