Packer - 1st Shift

Essity; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity, a global leader in health and hygiene, is seeking a 1st shift Packer for their Bordentown, NJ facility. This role involves hand packaging, quality checks, and ensuring safety standards are met to support production. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, and thrive in a team setting.

Benefits

United Healthcare PPO

EyeMed Vision Insurance

Delta Dental Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

PTO with Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility in work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Hand pack a wide variety of products and materials.
• Check, package, and palletize finished products.
• Ensure quality standards and safety guidelines are met.

Skills

Basic Mathematics

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.

About the Role

Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene North America is currently recruiting for a 1st shift Packer. This position will be based at our manufacturing facility in Bordentown, NJ. 1st shift operating hours are 7:00 Am – 3:30 Pm M-F.

The primary responsibilities of the packer are to hand pack a wide variety of products and materials. This position is primarily responsible for checking, packaging and palletizing finished products and operating related packaging machinery to meet production order requirements. This position required a safety-first mindset, and all safety guidelines must be followed to perform the job.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What You Will Do

To meet the position's requirements, the individual must be able to perform each of the duties satisfactorily. The information below is considered representative of the skill set and physical attributes of this position.

• Coordinate and communicate with production teams.
• Keep the warehouse and operation areas clean, organized and efficiently maintained.
• Assist with the Production Teams in the making of product.
• Check and identify components at the machine.
• Identify and report any defective items before they are shipped.
• Count, measure, and weigh materials and products.
• Demonstrate personal safety and help maintain a safe work environment for themselves and fellow members of the production team.
• Responsible for following all company safety rules and guidelines.
• Ensure quality standards and workmanship standards for Essity products are met on a continuing basis.
• Focus on continually improving the workflow of the area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing or a related field is preferred.
• Basic Mathematics, writing and reading.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility in work assignments.
• Ability to check quality of the products.

What We Can Offer You

Expected Compensation

$16 /hourly rate + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance on your first day of employment
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Competitive Total Rewards

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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Job Requisition ID:

Essity253660

About Us

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.

Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!