Packer/Catcher – Entry Level

Eagle Flexible Packaging; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Vacation/PTO

Company Paid Short Term Disability

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

A flexible packaging manufacturer located in Illinois seeks Packer/Catchers to ensure efficient packaging at the production line. Responsibilities include packing pouches, maintaining quality standards, and following safety protocols. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate of $16 to $18 per hour along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and review all paper instructions and labeling requirements.
• Required to transfer up to 10–25 pound cases to pallets frequently.
• Required to stand for 8 hour shift and move about within the work areas.

Responsibilities

• Pack at the end of the production line.
• Monitor product for accuracy and ensure proper packing procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Good counting skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Job description

Packer/Catchers are responsible for packing at the end of the production line as well as helping in the cleaning and set‑up of the line in our safe and clean flexible packaging manufacturing environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain regular work attendance.
• Ensure that the packaging line runs productively following all Packaging Operations SOPs and GMPs.
• Take personal responsibility for following safety rules, SOPs and GMP guidelines.
• Complete appropriate paperwork.
• Monitor product from the line for accuracy and ensure proper packing procedures are utilized for shipment.
• Catch all pouches from machine, inspecting each pouch for proper order and color.
• Continually check for printing, cutting and packaging defects on all pouches.
• Report any quality issues or equipment defects to the line operator.
• Form boxes and apply labels to cases maintaining accurate count.
• Ensure accurate quantities are packed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Perform general cleaning, organization and housekeeping around machine during line changes and machine down time.
• Participate in off‑line sorting and/or reworking of product as necessary.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Good counting skills / excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to read and review all paper instructions and labeling requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Required to transfer up to 10–25 pound cases to pallets frequently.
• Required to stand for 8 hour shift and move about within the work areas.

Pay: $16 to $18 per hour

Flex Your Potential with Eagle!

We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full‑time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO/HRA plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO/HRA plan, all provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• HRA / HSA Contributions– Participants in the employer‑provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for PPO/HRA and HMO/HRA enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in this voluntary benefit through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• 401K Plan– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability– The Short‑Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability– The Long‑Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance– The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO –The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 8 Company Paid Holidays– Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave– Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
• Tuition Reimbursement– Following 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for reimbursement for courses, certifications, and training programs that support their Eagle careers.

Part‑time Team Members Benefits

• Vacation/PTO – Eligible to earn 1 hour of vacation/PTO for every 40 hours worked up to a maximum of 40 hours of vacation/PTO.
• 401K Plan– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.

Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer