Group Leader; 3rd Shift - Kankakee, IL

Company Description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $25.60 - $29.00 hourly and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

The Group Lead is responsible for overseeing their team's production and efficiency. They are responsible for providing guidance to their team on all areas of the production process. They must be aware of all safety hazards, policies, guidelines, and procedures associated with the various production lines. The Group Leader will work overtime on a regular basis. The Group Lead reports to the Production Supervisor.

• Understanding all machine set ups and operations.
• Ability to operate all equipment including driving a forklift.
• Reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Train production team members on production process and running machines.
• Ability to provide information effectively to team members in order to produce quality product.
• Understands this is a working leadership position that requires working in any area needed to give team members breaks and fill in for absences.
• Report any production safety, quality, quantity issues to Supervisor immediately.
• Completes all necessary paperwork for production output, shipping, quality, scrap and potential team issues on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Production or manufacturing experience in a leadership role is preferred.
• Forklift operation

• Safety & Security
• Results Oriented
• Integrity
• Approachability
• Communication
• Time Management
• Team Player
• Listening

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position…