Packager

Eastman • Linden, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

The Packager is responsible for operating and maintaining all production equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This role will also perform preventive maintenance and repair of equipment in the blending, packaging and shipping areas as needed. This is a union position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience with production, warehousing, maintenance and/or process experience required
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment
• Ability to operate packaging and process equipment safely
• Ability to obtain TWIC
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to use computers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good dependability and attendance
• Willingness to work Monday through Friday day shift, with occasional overtime/weekends/off-shifts as needed

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in Process Technology or technical field
• Experience driving forklifts
• Mechanical skills and aptitude
• Preventative maintenance experience
• Production equipment experience
• Continuous improvement experience
• TPM experience

Responsibilities

• Perform work associated with receiving, blending, packaging, reworking and shipping lubricants
• Safely operate forklift
• Setting up and operating machinery that shall include, but is not limited to, inspection, filling, marking, weighing, labeling, banding, tying, gluing, packing and wrapping containers
• Observe operations and inspect/record packaged items for quality assurance
• Perform troubleshooting, mechanical maintenance and preventive maintenance as needed. Report any issues to management team. Use hand tools, power tools and specialized tools.
• Follow documented procedures. Perform basic computer activities. Participate in plant safety rules, policies and programs.

Benefits

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage
• Health Savings Account option
• Voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• 401(k) with a company match
• Additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED