Packaging Specialist (12hrs night shift) - $21.70 - St. Charles, IL

Graham Packaging Company•West Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is hiring a Packaging Specialist for its West Chicago, Illinois operation. This position works a rotating 12-hour night schedule, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., three days one week and four days the next. Packaging Specialists maintain production-area housekeeping and make cases, inspect finished products, and pack them according to established procedures, specifications, and guidelines. The role also supports quality improvement, rework, training, shift handoffs, and safe operation of case-making equipment. Limited travel may be required.

Requirements

Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including effective communication 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 given instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.
Communicate facts and information clearly.
Collaborate effectively, contribute proactively to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

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 and notify a supervisor or lead about potential finished-product or machinery problems.
Grind bottles as necessary, checking for contamination before grinding.
Open and inspect corrugated-material bundles for correct printing and defects.
Stack cases and dividers on carts, then feed them into the case-forming machine.
Use case-making equipment safely.
Notify the appropriate coworker or assignee when machine supplies need replenishment.
Communicate quality, machine, and packing-configuration issues to the incoming shift or line replacement.
Assist with rework and heldware to ensure effective completion.
Assist in training regular and temporary employees in stacking, packing quality, and case machines.
Keep the work area and other facilities clean, orderly, and safe.
Complete required written documentation.