Packaging Specialist (12hr Day Shift) $21.70/hr - St. Charles, IL

Graham Packaging Company • West Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is hiring a Packaging Specialist for its manufacturing operation in West Chicago, Illinois. The position works a 12-hour day shift from 6 AM to 6 PM, on a schedule of three days one week and four days the next. Packaging Specialists maintain the production area and make cases, inspect finished products, and pack products according to established procedures, specifications, and guidelines. Limited travel may be required.

Requirements

• Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Have computer usage and typing skills.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with internal and external customers.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Work independently and complete assignments within the parameters of instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.
• Convey facts and information clearly.
• Collaborate with others by contributing to group objectives and volunteering to help.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand, follow, and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related activities as assigned.
• Visually inspect finished products for defects before packing.
• Follow written packing instructions.
• Notify a supervisor or lead about potential problems with finished products or machinery.
• Grind bottles as necessary and check for contamination before grinding.
• Open and inspect bundles of corrugated material for correct printing and defects.
• Stack cases and dividers on carts and feed them into the case-forming machine.
• Use case-making equipment safely.
• Notify the appropriate coworker or assignee when machine supplies need replenishing.
• Communicate quality, machine, and packing-configuration problems to the incoming shift or line replacement.
• Assist with rework and held ware.
• Assist in training regular and temporary employees on stacking, packing quality, and case machines.
• Keep the work area and other facilities clean, orderly, and safe.
• Complete required written documentation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) Employee Saving Plan
• Employee Wellness Program
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements

What This Job Offers

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