Second-Shift Packer: Quality-Driven Packaging

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; Alabama; On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking a Packer I (Second Shift) in DeKalb. The role runs Monday through Thursday from 4:15 PM to 2:45 AM, with a pay rate of $19.32/hour plus a $1.25 shift premium, effective rate $20.01/hour.

The incumbent will support the Thermoforming department by packing finished goods, checking quality, reclaim material handling, and ensuring production requirements are met safely and accurately.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Prior packing experience is preferred.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to operate a pallet jack.
• Dependable and reliable.

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.

Skills

English proficiency

Packing experience

Follow instructions

Pallet jack operation

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking a Packer I (Second Shift) in DeKalb. The role runs Monday through Thursday from 4:15 PM to 2:45 AM, with a pay rate of $19.32/hour plus a $1.25 shift premium, effective rate $20.01/hour.

The incumbent will support the Thermoforming department by packing finished goods, checking quality, reclaim material handling, and ensuring production requirements are met safely and accurately.