Packaging Specialist (2nd Shift) - $21.70 - St. Charles, IL

Graham Packaging Company•West Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is seeking a Production Specialist based in West Chicago (St. Charles), Illinois. This opening is for the 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Production Specialists perform general housekeeping and factory tasks, including packing, case making, and product inspection, in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and guidelines. The role supports safe, consistent production and customer-specific packaging requirements. 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.
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 given instructions, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate, contribute proactively to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Understand, follow, and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related assigned activities.
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 of potential problems with finished product or machinery.
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 to meet customer requirements.
Use case-making equipment safely.
Keep hot and cold glue tanks full and perform fiber-tear checks to ensure proper glue application and pattern.
Notify the appropriate coworker, forklift driver, or assignee when machine supplies need replenishing.
Communicate quality, machine, and packing-configuration issues to the incoming shift or line replacement.
Assist with rework and held ware to ensure effective completion.
Start, stop, restart, and clear downstream equipment as required.
Assist in training permanent and temporary workforce in stacking, packing quality, and case machines.
Keep the work area and other facilities clean, orderly, and safe.
Complete required written documentation.
May perform basic stretch-wrapper functions.