Laborers

Akers Packaging Service Inc•University Park, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Laborer you will be responsible for assisting in plant activities as needed by performing a variety of duties. This position also delivers on our core focus of: The answer is yes. Be a solutions provider. While building on our core values of: Help 1st, Take ownership, Do the right thing, Expect excellence.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
GED or high school diploma

Nice To Haves

Able communicator—good clarity, balanced talker, and listener
Has energy and enthusiasm.
Patient
Effectively assertive and able to handle conflict and confrontational situations.
Solution vs. blame oriented
Mixture of firmness and flexibility
Holds self and others accountable.
Systematic trainer, willing and able to develop people.
Good work ethic, task focused and willing to extend extra effort.
Able to follow structure where it exists and create structure where it does not.
Resilient—able to deal with the unexpected, not easily flustered.
Has sense of urgency.
Follows up to ensure quality task completion.

Responsibilities

Locates and transports loads of sheets to the feed section of the machine. Places handfuls of sheets on the feed table and feeds individual sheets into the machine. Removes finished product from take away section of the machine and stacks onto conveyors.
Follow production schedules to meet production goals and client deadlines.
Adhere to safety guidelines, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintaining a safe and organized work area.
Conduct quality checks and inspections on materials to ensure they meet Plant Quality Standards. Maintain a clean working environment.
Maintain accurate records and complete paperwork as directed.
Work closely with the production team to assist the flow of materials and products. Assist team as necessary and perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and plant management.