Second-Shift Packer I: Quality Packaging & Efficiency

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company +

Paid time off

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Packer I for the second shift to support the Thermoforming department by packing finished goods, checking quality, and ensuring production needs are met safely and accurately.

You will verify orders, stage materials, and label and palletize packaged boxes while adhering to reclaim procedures and daily work instructions, with a Monday–Thursday 4:15 PM–2:45 AM shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; manufacturing experience and basic literacy, numeracy, and technical skills considered.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to operate a pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Verify job orders to determine correct box quantity and corrugated size for each production run.
• Confirm all required materials are staged and ready for packing.
• Position and mark reclaim carts according to reclaim guidelines during production.
• Visually inspect product for defects to ensure quality standards are met.
• Pack finished goods according to customer specifications.
• Set scales for first full box and monitor weights during production.
• Label, seal, and palletize finished boxes.
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure machine guarding is in place for safe operation.
• Rotate and replace reclaim carts, pallets, and finished goods as needed.
• Remove scrap from machines and place into designated reclaim carts.
• Monitor reclaim quality according to reclaim procedures.
• Perform daily housekeeping to keep work area clean and free of debris.

Job description

TOPPAN Packaging Americas in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Packer I for the second shift to support the Thermoforming department by packing finished goods, checking quality, and ensuring production needs are met safely and accurately.

You will verify orders, stage materials, and label and palletize packaged boxes while adhering to reclaim procedures and daily work instructions, with a Monday–Thursday 4:15 PM–2:45 AM shift.