Warehouse Packer — Safe, Detail‑Oriented Operator

AkzoNobel; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with 6%

Annual bonus

Generous vacation, sick, and holiday

Progression pay plans

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Career growth and development

Diversity & Inclusion networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

AkzoNobel in the United States is seeking a dependable Warehouse Operator – Packer to join our Waukegan manufacturing team. In this hands-on role you will prepare finished products for shipment, ensure orders are accurately packed, labeled, and documented according to customer requirements and procedures.

This position emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, and a strong work ethic as you handle packing, inventory records, and equipment operation in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and commitment to safety, quality and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack finished products for shipment according to procedures and customer specs.
• Verify the correct product, packaging configuration, labels, containers, and documentation for each order.
• Confirm product information, including revisions, manufacturing dates, expiration dates, and storage requirements.
• Mark and label hazardous-material shipments per DOT/IATA/IMDG requirements.
• Maintain packing records, including order and box counts, shipment weights, and volume information.
• Support case-packing operations by loading containers onto conveyors, labeling boxes, packing products, and stacking finished cases.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Safely operate hand-powered trucks and other authorized material-handling equipment.
• Stage, consolidate, organize, and move materials throughout warehouse and storage areas.
• Follow established procedures for inventory control, material handling, and staging.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment through good housekeeping and 5S practices.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all site safety procedures.
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental activities and training, including SAFE meetings and BBS activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow written procedures

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AkzoNobel in the United States is seeking a dependable Warehouse Operator – Packer to join our Waukegan manufacturing team. In this hands-on role you will prepare finished products for shipment, ensure orders are accurately packed, labeled, and documented according to customer requirements and procedures.

This position emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, and a strong work ethic as you handle packing, inventory records, and equipment operation in a fast-paced warehouse environment.