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

Graham Packaging Company•West Chicago, IL

About The Position

Graham Packaging is hiring a Production Specialist for its manufacturing operation. The role involves general housekeeping in the production area, packing and case making, inspecting finished products, and performing other factory tasks in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and guidelines. The posting describes the opening as a day-shift position with 12-hour shifts running from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on a schedule of four days one week and three days the next. The position supports safe and efficient production by following company safety, health, quality, and GMP practices; inspecting and packing products to customer specifications; operating and clearing production equipment; maintaining glue tanks; communicating issues and supply needs; and keeping work areas clean and orderly. The specialist also completes required documentation, helps with rework and training, and may perform basic stretch-wrapper functions. Limited travel may be required.

Requirements

Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within the given instructions, routines, and accepted practices.
Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate with others, contribute proactively to group objectives, and volunteer to help colleagues.

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 and ensure cases are properly sealed.
Pack bottles according to customer specifications.
Clear trimmer jams and safely restart or shut off the trimmer.
Notify a supervisor or lead about potential finished-product or machinery problems.
De-label and grind bottles as needed, checking for contamination before grinding.
Strap, tie, stack, and orient cases and units in the correct unit-load pattern for customer requests.
Use case-making equipment safely.
Keep hot- and cold-glue tanks full and perform fiber-tear checks to verify proper glue application and pattern.
Notify the appropriate coworker, forklift driver, 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.
Start, stop, restart, and clear downstream equipment as required.
Assist in training permanent and temporary workforce members on stacking, packing quality, and case machines.
Keep the work area and other facilities clean, orderly, and safe.
Complete written documentation as required.
May perform basic stretch-wrapper functions.