Packer I

Sabert Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sabert Corporation seeks a dependable packer to handle and monitor material quality for finished products and packaging materials. You will move materials, ensure correct quantities, and support production with accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include quality inspections, data recording, RF scanning, and equipment handling such as wrapper and pallet jack. Safety rules, GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Requires basic reading of quality documentation and data entries.
• Experience with warehouse tools and RF scanning is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; applicants with less formal education are considered.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move process material to support production according to machine speed and specs.
• Ensure material quantities and locations match order requirements and assist with quality checks.
• Record data on forms and use RF scanners to document warehouse transactions.

Skills

RF scanner

Pallet jack operation

Manual handling

Quality inspections

Education

Less than high school diploma

Tools

Hand wrapper

Stretch wrapper

Banding equipment

Pallet jack (electric)

Job description

Brief Description

The packer is responsible, according to process and procedure, for handling and monitoring quality of material that will be converted into finished product; finished product; packaging materials; and related scrap that results from converting and other associated processes.

• Handle and move (e.g. pack, feed, palletize, aerate, bale) process specific material/product consistent with the assigned position, the machine speed, and customer and quality specifications.
• Ensure that all materials associated with the converting process and consistent with the assigned position are available in the correct quantities and in the correct location for order being run. (e.g. RSCs, dividers, bags, film, blanks, etc.)
• Perform process and product specific quality inspections, complete Quality Control documentation, and communicate any quality issues to the operator and supervisor.
• Record data on specified forms and complete required documentation.
• Use RF scanner for process specific requirements to scan transactions to the warehouse.
• Management and to generate load tags.
• Prepare, unwrap, wrap loads using hand wrapper/ stretch wrapper/banding equipment following the wrapping/banding requirements for the process specific product/material and for assigned position.
• Use manual/ electric pallet jack consistent with assigned position to stage pallets/product/ materials in designated area.
• Dispose of process specific waste material following all safety requirements and waste disposal procedures for assigned position to move waste to the baler and for operation of the baler.
• Assist the machine operator and perform equipment and process specific tasks such as filling glue containers or cleaning glue tips.
• Remove jams at machine position and restart machine as required by position.
• Communicate any machine or product issues to the operator or supervisor.
• Perform general housekeeping in the work area and assist others as required during machine down time.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring, where applicable, the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance and legality of all products produced and sold.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Mission

The packer is responsible, according to process and procedure, for handling and monitoring quality of material that will be converted into finished product; finished product; packaging materials; and related scrap that results from converting and other associated processes.

• Handle and move (e.g. pack, feed, palletize, aerate, bale) process specific material/product consistent with the assigned position, the machine speed, and customer and quality specifications.
• Ensure that all materials associated with the converting process and consistent with the assigned position are available in the correct quantities and in the correct location for order being run. (e.g. RSCs, dividers, bags, film, blanks, etc.)
• Perform process and product specific quality inspections, complete Quality Control documentation, and communicate any quality issues to the operator and supervisor.
• Record data on specified forms and complete required documentation.
• Use RF scanner for process specific requirements to scan transactions to the warehouse.
• Management and to generate load tags.
• Prepare, unwrap, wrap loads using hand wrapper/ stretch wrapper/banding equipment following the wrapping/banding requirements for the process specific product/material and for assigned position.
• Use manual/ electric pallet jack consistent with assigned position to stage pallets/product/ materials in designated area.
• Dispose of process specific waste material following all safety requirements and waste disposal procedures for assigned position to move waste to the baler and for operation of the baler.
• Assist the machine operator and perform equipment and process specific tasks such as filling glue containers or cleaning glue tips.
• Remove jams at machine position and restart machine as required by position.
• Communicate any machine or product issues to the operator or supervisor.
• Perform general housekeeping in the work area and assist others as required during machine down time.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring, where applicable, the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance and legality of all products produced and sold.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Handle and move (e.g. pack, feed, palletize, aerate, bale) process specific material/product consistent with the assigned position, the machine speed, and customer and quality specifications.
• Ensure that all materials associated with the converting process and consistent with the assigned position are available in the correct quantities and in the correct location for order being run. (e.g. RSCs, dividers, bags, film, blanks, etc.)
• Perform process and product specific quality inspections, complete Quality Control documentation, and communicate any quality issues to the operator and supervisor.
• Record data on specified forms and complete required documentation.
• Use RF scanner for process specific requirements to scan transactions to the warehouse.
• Management and to generate load tags.
• Prepare, unwrap, wrap loads using hand wrapper/ stretch wrapper/banding equipment following the wrapping/banding requirements for the process specific product/material and for assigned position.
• Use manual/ electric pallet jack consistent with assigned position to stage pallets/product/ materials in designated area.
• Dispose of process specific waste material following all safety requirements and waste disposal procedures for assigned position to move waste to the baler and for operation of the baler.
• Assist the machine operator and perform equipment and process specific tasks such as filling glue containers or cleaning glue tips.
• Remove jams at machine position and restart machine as required by position.
• Communicate any machine or product issues to the operator or supervisor.
• Perform general housekeeping in the work area and assist others as required during machine down time.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring, where applicable, the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance and legality of all products produced and sold.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Less than high school diploma, but some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.
• Equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment.

Required

OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to use RF scanner for warehouse management system transactions as required for position.
• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack and/or an electric pallet jack as required for position.
• Ability to use material handling devices such as a hoist and a pneumatic lift assist handling device as required for position.
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, internal quality procedures, and machine operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate production issues to supervisors and others in work area.
• Basic mathematics (i.e. counting).

Working Environment

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes are required. In addition, task specific PPE may be required.

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, Benefits And More.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Learn More About Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

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Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position.