Packer - 2nd Shift

Lanco Group of Companies • Hazel Crest, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

QProducts and Services, part of the Lanco Group of Companies, is growing and adding a 2nd Shift! We’re looking for Packaging Machine Operators to join our team. The Packaging Machine Operator prepares and operates packaging equipment, including rollpack and smashing machines. This position stages products, threads film, programs machine presets, passes quilts through the machine, handles and packages quilts, scans products using the QuiltTracker app, and performs routine troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1–3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in production and inspections; identifies potential defects or malfunctions before they become issues
• Blueprint Reading: Competent in reading and interpreting blueprints
• Basic Math: Basic math knowledge, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

Responsibilities

• Prepare the packaging machine by staging the correct product, threading the film, programming the appropriate presets, and completing required paperwork
• Operate the rollpack or smashing machine and adjust settings as needed to maintain proper machine performance
• Pass quilts through the machine and monitor operations for proper function
• Flip quilts inside out and prepare them to be rolled or smashed
• Hand-unload rolled or smashed quilts and place them into boxes
• When a box is full, print the master QR code and attach it to the box
• Scan each quilt before rolling or smashing and use the QR code to record it in the QuiltTracker app
• Maintain master QR codes in the QuiltTracker app
• Clear occasional machine jams and reload film rolls as needed
• Detect machine malfunctions and support troubleshooting activities
• Complete preventative maintenance by following manufacturer instructions and calling for repairs when required
• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials
• Maintain a clean work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

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