Repacker

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with Company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a detail-oriented Repacker to pack products into cartons for shipment and label/palletize items for distribution. You will repackage damaged goods, count inventories, and help maintain a safe work environment in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety instructions. The role involves standing for extended periods and handling up to 70 lb boxes as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to follow safety rules and procedures.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in packing and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Pack single products into multiple cartons for retail sale.
• Repack products from damaged containers into new cartons.
• Label and palletize cartons for shipping.
• Assist with counting and checking products for damage or accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Basic arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Box cutters

Shrink wrap wrappers

Job description

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Primary Responsibility

Under general supervision, the Repacker will manually pack single products into multiple pack cartons for retail sale, repackage products from damaged containers into new cartons, check products for damage, and label and palletize cartons in preparation for shipping.

What You’ll Do

• Manually pack single products into multiple pack cartons, efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate area, pick orders for shipment, assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped, and perform labeling, sorting, and wrapping.
• Check or count product for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety, in compliance with OSHA Standards.
• Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.

What Experience And Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division,
• Ability to pay close attention to details, meet deadlines, and read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Experience using box cutters and automatic shrink film wrappers safely and efficiently.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stretch, twist, push, pull, grip, reach, or lift hands and arms above the head. Employees are occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Requires repetitive motions with many job functions over the course of the shift.
• Requires standing in one place for up to 2 hours at a time, over the period of an 8-10-12 hour shift.
• Must be able to transfer and lift boxes of up to 70 lbs. and lift or carry products a minimum distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

What We Offer

Our associates know the answer to the question: “What’s in it for me?” We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold, you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is min $18.75 hrly. Performance-based incentives are part of the overall compensation package. Rate may vary based on work location.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

What We Offer

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

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