Production Packaging Associate

Altium Packaging•Harvard, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Packaging Associate is an entry level position, responsible for proper packaging of materials and finished products. This position will also load, move material, and operate packaging equipment. The Production Packaging Associate will also be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices. Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.

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.