Packer; General Labor

Calumet Carton Company is a leading packaging manufacturer located in South Holland, IL. Our products include rigid mailing envelopes, custom designed and printed folding cartons and small flute corrugated boxes. Sold under the nationally known Stayflats and Stayflats Plus brands, our mailing products are marketed throughout the United States in several ways, including packaging catalogs, distributors and also factory direct. Our custom packaging solutions are sold through a select group of distributors.

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Calumet Carton is seeking Production Line Packers in South Holland to support our manufacturing operations. This entry‑level General Labor position, also known as a packer, is responsible for:

• Accurately counting, inspecting and packing folded cartons and rigid mailing envelopes that are continuously streaming down a conveyor belt of a high‑speed gluing machine into corrugated boxes.
• Properly labeling corrugated boxes according to written instructions.
• Carefully closing and sealing corrugated boxes with a taping machine.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Minimum High School diploma or GED.
• Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 2 years previous employment in manufacturing or warehouse.
• A mechanical aptitude or prior factory experience is preferred.
• Able and willing to work any and all production shifts (6am–2pm; 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am)
• Able and willing to work all scheduled hours and overtime as required including Saturdays.
• Able to pass post offer physical/drug screen which includes ability to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to stand continuously 8 - 12 hours.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Have proper I-9 documentation.

• Hourly rate is $20.85per hour; $.35 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift; $.50 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift.
• Company offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
  Vacation, 10 scheduled holidays per year, 2 personal days, Company subsidized medical and dental insurance for employees and their families.
• 401(k) Company sponsored retirement plan