Packer I

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking a Packer I in Batavia. You will package products to specification, assist production flow, and maintain quality and safety standards in an indoor manufacturing environment. The role includes standing for long hours and potential overtime on Fridays.

The position requires 6 months packing experience preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent. You will work in a fast-paced setting with emphasis on safety and teamwork, reporting to the Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; manufacturing experience and basic literacy/numeracy skills acceptable.
• Willingness to stand for long periods and perform repetitive packing tasks.
• Ability to follow safety and quality procedures in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Package product to meet all specified requirements.
• Segregate and identify nonconforming material and stack properly.
• Report unidentified non-conformances to supervisors.
• Support gluer operations as a packer/inspector.
• Place cards into corrugated boxes and into cases.
• Interact and communicate with other departments in a positive manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, completing sweep sheets at shift end.
• Follow all safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Packing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Heavy lifting

Team communication

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Packer I
Location: Batavia
Wage: $19.93/hour (+$1.00 shift differential)
Shift: 1st Shift Hours: 4AM-2PM | 2nd Shift Hours: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM| Monday through Thursday (with some overtime on Fridays)

Summary Description

While reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, this role supports the finishing department by packaging product to specification, assisting production flow, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe and clean work environment.

The responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive, and employees are expected to perform other duties assigned by management as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Package product to meet all specified requirements
• Ensure all nonconforming material is segregated, properly identified, and stacked together
• Report all unidentified non-conformances
• Support Gluers as a packer/inspector
• Place stacks of cards into gluer feed tables and/or catch glued product and place into cases
• Interact and communicate positively with other departments
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including completion of sweep sheets at the end of each shift
• Follow all safety and operational procedures

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You have strong mechanical aptitude
• You have at least 6 months of packing experience preferred
• You are comfortable handling complex issues and solving problems
• You can lift and move heavy objects safely
• You can place cards into corrugated boxes (approximately 1 to 2 pounds depending on card size and stack)
• You can push at chest height (8 to 45 pounds)
• You can pull at waist height (5 to 10 pounds)
• You can reach/stretch 20 inches while holding approximately 5 pounds
• You can handle cases ranging from 8 to 45 pounds depending on size and quantity
• You can stand for 8+ hours per day
• You can work in indoor manufacturing conditions including heat, humidity, and production noise

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Candidates who demonstrate the necessary manufacturing experience and the required literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.

Physical Work Environment

• Indoor manufacturing environment
• Summer temperatures can reach up to 100°F
• Exposure to humidity
• Noise from production machinery (below 85 DSP)

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.