Packer

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Packer (Manufacturing Plant)

Summary of Job

The Packer will work in various areas of our manufacturing plant. Their main function will be packing boxes and wrapping bundles up to 50#s of finished goods at the highest quality to delight our customers. Performing general housekeeping of floors, machinery and where is needed within the facility. Assisting with any/all manual laboring done on company property under the direct supervision of an Operations Supervisor. The Packer may also assist in the manufacturing process of finished goods when needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The right candidate will lead their job with a strong safety mindset including but not limited to:

• Wrapping completed pallets and staging on route lines in preparation for loading.

• Operate pallet wrapper (or willingness to learn)

• Lift and place cases on pallets keeping the palletizing loop clear.

• Confirm that labels are correct and facing out, as applicable, on all finishing pallets.

• Look out for defective products for reprocessing and repair.

• Provide labor support as needed; backfill other positions at the line when necessary.

• Stand and conduct work with proper safety restraints and identify unsafe slip and falls hazards, by performing cleanup tasks.

• Direct and help new employees when necessary to ensure safety at work.

• Maintain cleanliness by wiping down machines, equipment, and products, such as machines, carts, and tables.

• Lifting materials, final products, and other items packed for shipment.

• Open and close rolls of product and final product during processing

• Place product on work surface for further cleaning, inspecting, and wrapping.

• Separate product according to size, grade, part number, and composition of material used.

• Examining product to verify conformance to company standards.

• Recording information such as number of finished goods, meter readings, and date/time of completed production.

• Count finished product to determine completion of rolls/production as well as for distribution.

• Attach stickers, plastics, or tags to product.

• Tie product in bundles for shipment.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace.

• Good math, language, reading skills.

• Good eye/hand coordination and good motor skills.

• Excellent teamwork skills.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment

• Inside work

• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• Humidity may exceed 80%

• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%.

• (up to 60 pounds).

• Handle heavy machinery, including pallet jack vehicles.

Position Type

• Full time

• Shift Work

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Warehouse experience

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.

Other details

• Job Family Manufacturing & Operations

• Job Function Manufacturing & Operations

• Pay Type Hourly

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• Carol Stream, IL, USA