Packer

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is seeking a Packer to operate equipment in the finishing stages of production. You will inspect products, pack items for distribution, and help maintain equipment while adhering to quality standards.

Role requires ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift (training on 1st shift) and lifting up to 50 pounds. We offer premium pay, great benefits, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Able to operate basic hand tools (wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in finishing stages of production safely
• Inspect and remove products with visual defects to meet quality standards
• Pack products for distribution
• Clean and maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Engage in on-the-job training and skill development

Skills

Basic hand tools

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As Packer, you operate equipment to manufacture a variety of plastic containers for leading brands. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high standards of quality products and our positive team culture. We’re also proud to be recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

We Offer Set Schedules: We offer 8-hour shifts - Monday-Friday

Rewards: We enjoy premium pay & an excellent benefits program!

Responsibilities

• You Will Operate equipment in the finishing stages of production in a safe manner
• Assure quality standards are always met by inspecting & removing products with visual defects
• Pack products for distribution
• Clean & maintain equipment to assure optimal operating performance
• Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

Requirements

• You Have Ability to work 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift, training on 1st shift
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent Mechanical, electrical or other technical/machine operation ability. This can be experience gained through paid or unpaid work
• Able to use basic hand tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation

You’ll Earn $17.50/hr. PLUS $1 per hour Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs *Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we’re proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We’re family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you’ll stay because you’ll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com