Packer, Night Shift

Advance Paperbag, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Paperbag, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Packer to support our flexible packaging production line. You will assist machine operators, maintain cleanliness, and help ensure accurate labeling and packing of materials.

The role requires basic data entry, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma is preferred and previous manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Basic computer/data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators in loading and unloading rolls.
• Support cleaning of plates, ink chambers, glue units, belts and general machine maintenance.
• Use pallet jack to weigh and handle production waste.
• Scan input rolls and create accurate box labels.
• Maintain production reports and update visual boards as required.
• Prepare boxes and tools needed for packing.
• Stack boxes on pallets following packing regulations.
• Dispose of defective bags and ensure proper packaging.

Skills

Basic data entry

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Standing for long periods

Pallet jack operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The Packer plays a critical support role in the production process by assisting machine operators, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and ensuring accurate reporting and packaging of materials. This role contributes to the efficient, safe, and high-quality operation of our flexible packaging production line.Location: 500 Industrial Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AMHourly Rate: $15.00 + $2.00 for shift differentialAPI Group is a family and minority-owned packaging leader with 40+ years in the industry. Through Advance Polybag, Accredo Packaging, and Advance Paperbag, our family of companies provides plastic, flexible, and paper packaging solutions for customers across a variety of markets. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, API Group brings together decades of packaging expertise, advanced manufacturing, innovation, and a shared commitment to quality.Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssists operators in loading and unloading rolls.Supports cleaning of plates, ink chambers, glue units, belts, and general machine maintenance.Uses pallet jack to weigh and handle production waste.Scans input rolls and creates accurate box labels.Maintains production reports and updates visual boards as required.Creates and organizes retain bag samples for quality tracking.Checks ink viscosity and pH levels to ensure proper print quality.Follows machine maintenance schedules and reports issues promptly.Prepares boxes and tools needed for packing.Separates defective bags from acceptable ones.Counts and arranges good bags into boxes according to the required quantity.Attaches labels and seals boxes with tape.Stacks boxes on pallets following packing regulations.Disposes of defective bags into designated scrap bins.Cleans and organizes the packing area when switching production lines or products.Required Skills/AbilitiesAbility to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.Basic computer and data entry skills.Strong attention to detail.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.Ability to operate basic warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.Physical RequirementsMust be able to stand for extended periods.Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds.Exposure to manufacturing noise and temperature variations.Must be able to perform repetitive tasks safely and efficiently.#LI-DNP