Packer/Inspector I

TOPPAN Packaging Americas • Huntley, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector Packer I inspects and packages thermoformed products to ensure finished goods meet customer specifications and quality requirements while supporting a safe and efficient production flow. The position is located at the Huntley facility and works the second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:15 PM to 1:45 AM. Pay is $19.32 per hour plus a $1.25 shift differential.

The role involves removing completed thermoformed sheets from machines, visually inspecting them, separating non-conforming products, assembling cartons, stacking and packing parts according to job specifications, and sealing cartons. The employee keeps accurate part counts, maintains a clean and organized work area, reads specification sheets, and participates in continuous improvement efforts.

The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds. Previous production-line experience is preferred. A high school diploma or GED is also preferred but not required; candidates with relevant manufacturing experience and the necessary literacy, numeracy, and technical skills may be considered regardless of educational background.

TOPPAN Packaging Americas offers a Total Rewards package that may vary by location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement. Potential benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA options, a 401(k) plan with company match, an Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources, paid time off and holidays, company-paid and voluntary insurance plans, and tuition reimbursement. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment processes.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and willing to learn.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with inspectors and operators.
• Ability to continuously lift, reach, stand, and walk.
• Good vision.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong manual dexterity and agility.
• Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of previous production-line experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; candidates demonstrating necessary manufacturing experience and required literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.

Responsibilities

• Remove completed thermoformed sheets from machines.
• Visually inspect thermoformed sheets for defects.
• Remove and segregate non-conforming product according to inspection control plans.
• Report non-conforming parts to the machine operator.
• Assemble cardboard cartons.
• Remove individual parts and stack them according to job specifications.
• Load parts into cartons and seal cartons.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Keep accurate part counts and ensure parts are neatly stacked.
• Make new boxes as needed.
• Read and understand specification sheets.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options (may vary).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (may vary).
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources (may vary).
• Paid time off and holidays (may vary).
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans, including life, accident, and disability coverage (may vary).
• Tuition reimbursement (may vary).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed