This role supports general manufacturing operations by performing a variety of production and material‑handling tasks across multiple departments. Responsibilities may vary by machine, department, and position as employees develop skills and bid into different areas. This position plays a key role in maintaining safe, efficient production while meeting customer quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety rules, and instructions from leadership.
- Set up work areas by gathering materials according to job specifications (corrugated, pads, labels, banding, etc.).
- Visually and manually inspect cartons for defects in gluing, folding, and overall quality.
- Pack cartons into corrugated cases according to customer specifications.
- Label cases and move finished product through the sealing and conveyor process.
- Sort flat cartons by layout and pack according to customer requirements.
- Operate hand‑lift jacks to move pallets and position loads safely at working height.
- Assist in sorting projects and special quality inspection tasks as needed.
- Read and follow written instructions and respond to verbal directions.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by shift, department, or plant leadership.
What You Need to Succeed
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to read a ruler.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and verbal directions.
- Ability to obtain a forklift license.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
- Alignment with company core values: Responsibility, Integrity, Safety, Trust, and Respect.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
What We Offer
- A workplace culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with opportunities to grow across departments.
- Competitive compensation based on skills, performance, and potential.
- A career with a global packaging leader where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations.
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