at PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING LLC in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Packer (5a-5p)
Aurora, IL, USA
Req #2029
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business
Pregis is Hiring!
Why Join Pregis?
Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, is the company for you. Check out the to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.
It's an exciting time to work for Pregis! Pregis LLC is a leading manufacturer, marketer and supplier of innovative protective packaging products and solutions to a variety of industries. We are focused on growth; the company has grown in the last 5 years by "wowing" its customers. Pregis has experienced significant growth organically and through acquisition, expanding our capabilities to meet customer needs and enhancing our ability to deliver value in a rapidly changing environment. Pregis has over 3,000 employees in 30+ facilities in the United States and operations across Europe.
If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, operates with integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you!
Job Summary
In the role of the Material Packer, you will inspect for quality, keep accurate counts and paperwork, and stack the product into boxes on the skid. You will perform assigned tasks to assist line operators in maintaining accurate counts, and to maintain a clean & safe work environment. In this role you will learn basic operations of the converting line. You will be essential to the success of the organization and the last line of defense in ensuring the products we produce are of the highest quality!
Responsibilities
You will work each of the four stations of the Packer role as well as conduct rework and non-standard work assignments, to include, but not limited to:
Pallet Stacker Station: At this station you will be assembling cardboard lids, conducting quality checks, removing full boxes of mailers off the skate table, and stacking them on a finished good pallet.
Box Making Station: At this station you will be constructing cardboard boxes.
Mailer Packer Station: At this station you will be packing the mailers into the constructed box on the conveyor belt and conducting active quality checks.
Utility Packer Station: In this role you will be assisting other positions in their duties, conducting quality checks, assisting in quality containment activities, and monitoring finished good time stamp.
Rework and nonstandard work assignments: In this role you will be performing general housekeeping, reworking material that is out of customer specification, and other non-standard work after being properly trained.
Knowledge
To be successful in this position, you will need:
The ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others.
Promote a positive teamwork culture.
Be knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment.
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Environment
Exposure to moving equipment
Inside work
Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Humidity may exceed 80%
Noise may exceed 85dB+
Personal Protective Equipment required
Physical Characteristics
Frequent standing, stooping, sitting
Frequent lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling (up to 45 pounds)
Occasional typing/keyboarding
Repetitive wrist motion
Position Type
Full time
Overtime expected per business demand
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pregis offers the following benefits:
Comprehensive Medical Health Plans, FSA, HSA, Dental, Vision & Short-Term Disability
On the Job Training
Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Employee Gainsharing Program
Parental Leave
401k with Company Match
Learning & Development Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Affirmative... For full info follow application link.
We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements
