Packaging Technician - Night Shift

Blue Polymers, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company focused on transforming the recycling industry through innovation. As a Warehouse Technician at a cutting-edge organization, you will be responsible for managing inventory, ensuring quality and safety standards, and contributing to sustainability efforts. If you have experience in warehouse operations and a passion for making a real impact, apply now to be part of a team that is dedicated to making plastic recycling efficient and effective.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Innovative work environment

Collaboration with industry leaders

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record material movements to optimize space.
• Conduct daily counts and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Operate forklift safely and conduct equipment inspections.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Quality Control

Safety Awareness

Forklift Operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Posted Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Join Us in Making Plastic Recycling Real

Be a part of the movement to make plastics recycling real. At Blue Polymers, we’re transforming post-consumer plastic into high-quality resin that goes right back into packaging — tackling the recycling challenge at its source and scaling it for lasting impact. With regional centers opening across the U.S., we’re delivering a local solution with nationwide reach.

At Blue Polymers, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team tackling some of the biggest sustainability challenges in the industry. Our innovative solution reduces carbon footprints, increases recycling efficiency and helps brands meet their sustainability goals — all while making recycling real for consumers.

What you’ll get working for us:

• A chance to drive real impact in sustainability and plastics recycling
• An innovative, growth-oriented environment where big ideas and bold solutions are encouraged
• Collaboration with top industry leaders, including Republic Services and Ravago
• Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing, cutting-edge company
• A strong culture of transparency, efficiency and problem-solving

If you’re passionate about sustainability and ready to be part of a game-changing team, we want to hear from you. Let’s make plastics recycling real — together.

Objective / Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to utilize various equipment to fulfill customer work order requests and perform inventory counts/movements for warehouse optimization.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.

Inventory Control:

• Perform and record material movements to optimize space.
• Perform daily counts.
• Perform physical inventory and verification of condition of product.
• Other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Pull and stage product for request fulfillment.
• Complete all documentation associated with request fulfillment including but not limited to labels, row charts, tallies, etc.
• Assembles and fills boxes/gaylords, supersacks, and valve bags.
• Utilize various equipment to perform request fulfillment including but not limited to bag to bag, bag to box, box to bag, box to box, supersack to box, box to supersack, etc.
• Assist the Shipping & Receiving department with pull and staging of orders upon request.
• Other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Secure palletized load shipments using shrink wrap or protective strapping.
• Prepare packaged orders for pickup and delivery according to schedule.
• Use hand tools like box cutters, scissors, heat guns for specialized sealing/closing.
• Align packaged containers properly on conveyor belts for automatic packing.
• Provide training to other packaging technicians or helpers.

Quality Management:

• Identify contaminations by visual inspections
• Follow all ISO requirements; this includes but is not limited to being held responsible for completion of ‘CAR’ reports and submitting processing information when problem issues occur with damaged product, lost product, or other issues.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in packaging area and report any sanitation issues
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts.
• Operate packaging machinery effectively and maintain it in good condition.
• Perform quality checks on packaged items and ensure they meet company standards.

Safety & Health Compliance:

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently; conduct equipment inspections at the beginning of each shift.
• Report damages and near-miss incidents.
• Maintain a clean workspace.
• Observe all OSHA and Company safety policies.

Minimum Qualifications /Education / Certifications

• Education:
• High school diploma – preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience or related skillset:
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals. Ability to round to the nearest whole number.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Blue Polymers is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

Job Family WAREHOUSE / MANUFACTURING / PROD/WHSE (Job Family)