Production Packaging Associate

Altium Packaging•Harvard, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Packaging Associate is an entry-level position responsible for the proper packaging of materials and finished products. This role involves loading, moving material, and operating packaging equipment, while strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices. The associate will also be involved in monitoring production lines, inspecting product quality, and maintaining inventory levels of packaging materials to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America, serving a diverse customer base in various segments. With a network of more than 70 manufacturing facilities and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions. The company fosters a culture of excellence guided by principles such as acting with integrity, driving value creation, focusing on the customer, acting with humility, and treating others with dignity and respect.

Requirements

Basic mathematical skills are required.
Basic computer experience.
Completion of Altium Production/Packaging Associate I, training within 90 days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Responsibilities

Demonstrates safe work practices by wearing correct PPE and following safety policies.
Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to work schedule.
Demonstrates a Teamwork attitude by working well and effectively with others.
Adheres to company General Manufacturing Policies.
Keeps the work area neat, clean, and organized.
Monitor conveyor belts and clear bottle jams from lines.
Pick up dropped bottles from production floor and place into designated bins.
Place discarded bottles into grinder, if applicable.
Inspects the quality of bottles during production, packaging, and labeling.
Performs bottle inspections, such as drop tests for designated lines.
Immediately escalates all bottle abnormalities, defects and quality issues when found.
Monitor supply levels of packaging materials and replenish as needed.
Ensure correct labeling, bottle description and packaging of product in accordance with specific customer requirements.
Move finished goods to designated area.
Ensure efficient set up and organization of workstations.
Maintain inventory levels and restock supplies as needed to facilitate smooth transitions between shifts.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.