Production Specialist

Careers @ Graham Packaging; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Employee Saving Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading packaging company in West Chicago is seeking a Production Specialist for the 3rd shift (10PM-6AM). The role involves following safety and quality policies, inspecting finished products, and ensuring proper packing of bottles. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401K plan, and paid time off according to policy.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Essential computer usage and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and quality policies during production.
• Inspect finished products for defects.
• Pack bottles according to specifications.
• Assist in training the workforce.
• Maintain work area clean, orderly and safe, and complete written documentation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Computer usage

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Production Specialist(s) based in West Chicago, IL. This opening is for 3rd shift. 10PM-6AM

Duties

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Visually inspect finished product for defects and ensure that cases are properly sealed.
• Pack bottles in accordance to the customer specification.
• Clear trimmer jams and restart, shut off/on trimmer in a safe manner.
• Notify supervisor or lead of potential problems with finished product and/or machinery.
• De-label and grind bottles as necessary, checking for contamination before grinding.
• Strapping, tying, stacking, and orienting cases and units properly in correct unit load pattern to satisfy customer request.
• Use case making equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintain hot/cold glue tanks by keeping full.
• Perform fiber tear checks to ensure proper glue application and pattern.
• Notify the appropriate coworker, forklift driver, or assignee when supplies at the machine need to be replenished.
• Communicate with incoming shift or line replacement on any problems with quality, machine, and packing configurations.
• Assist with rework and heldware to ensure effective completion.
• Restart, start, stop, and clears all downstream equipment as required.
• Assist in the training of permanent and temporary workforce in stacking, packing quality, and case machines.
• Keep work area and other facilities clean, orderly and safe.
• Complete written documentation as required.
• May perform basic stretch wrapper functions.
• Limited travel may be required

Qualifications

Previous manufacturing experience a plus.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.