Packer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Position Title:

Packer Wage: $18.00 - $19.50/hour

Shift: 1st or 3rd

Hours:

6:00am - 2:00pm or 10:00pm - 6:00am Join a dynamic manufacturing team in Des Plaines, IL as a Packer, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring high-quality packaging and efficient production flow. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced plastics environment and develop valuable skills.

• Read and interpret blueprint drawings, specification sheets, and shop orders to determine packaging requirements and product specifications
• Properly assemble, count, and package finished products into cartons or boxes according to specifications
• Use measuring devices such as calipers and gauges to verify product quality and compliance with standards
• Seal, label, and stack boxes onto skids, ensuring correct placement and handling
• Notify team leaders or extrusion operators when products do not meet quality standards
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace following safety policies and procedures
• Support line setup, shutdown, and startup activities as needed
• Work efficiently across multiple production lines, maintaining safety and quality standards
• Report safety, environmental, or quality concerns promptly

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift
• Basic math and computer skills
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• No prior experience required; training will be provided

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