Packaging Associate I - Pactiv Evergreen

Packer | Bedford Park, IL | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Do you have experience in fast paced manufacturing environments such as assembly line work, packaging products off a conveyor belt, machine operator assistant! We are looking for you!!!

Incentives:

• Pay Rate: $17.83 per hour  Plus a $1.00 Shift Differential 
• Paid Weekly
• 12-Hour Rotating Shifts with EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF
• Day Shift Hours: 7PM-7 AM 

Comprehensive Compensation Package:

• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Requirements of Packer Position:

• At least 6 months previous fast-paced manufacturing experience and the ability to work a 12 hour shift is required
• Performs quality checks and ensures correct counts on various product sizes and packs into the appropriate packaging.
• Responsible for maintaining the equipment in an operational state.
• Responsible for operating and troubleshooting wrappers.
• Identify and escalate quality issues as they arise.
• Ensure that any finished goods or work in progress identification labels are present and placed in the correct position.
• Stacks finished product in correct configuration, ready for transportation.
• Responsible for ensuring housekeeping and safety practices.
• Complete all necessary forms as required.
• Work as a team member.

Pactiv Evergreen Career Advancement Opportunities:

• On-the-job Learning
• Certification Programs
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Training Programs
• Leadership Development Programs
• Online Learning Opportunities

Benefits for Packer:

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee well-being reward program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Child and family care support program
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

TEXT "PTVE" to 97211 TO APPLY

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Summary: Packer safely and effectively packs finished goods and prepares product for shipment.

Responsibilities of a Packer: 

• Packers provides support for the operations team by working safely to feed material into machines, inspect product for defects and pack finished goods in correct configuration in a manufacturing setting / warehouse environment.
• Performs quality checks and ensures correct counts on various product sizes and packs into the appropriate packaging.
• Makes minor machine adjustments to minimize interruptions and ensure quality product.
• Replacement of adhesive tape in hand tapers and automatic sealing machinery.
• Ensure that any finished goods or work in progress identification labels are present and placed in the correct position.
• Stacks finished product in correct configuration, ready for transportation.
• Responsible for ensuring good housekeeping, and that area(s) of responsibility are safe, clean and tidy.
• Promptly inform supervisor of any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality and efficiencies.
• Follows all Company established rules and policies; Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations.
• Completes paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Previous packer experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is highly preferred
• Ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions is required.

We are looking for individuals experienced with assembly line work, packing, machine operator assistance, and other faced past manufacturing positions!!!

Physical Demand/Effort:   

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing, when required, such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, bend throughout the duration of the scheduled shift
• Prolonged standing while performing the duties of the job
• Job requires high level of manual dexterity with repetitive use of hands, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles

Pactiv Evergreen Inc.(NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

Located 16 miles south west of Chicago, Bedford Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois. The population was 580 at the 2010 census. Bedford Park consists of a small residential area and vast amounts of heavy industry sprawling to the east and a small amount to the west.

Pactiv Bedford Park is a leading Extrusion/Injection Molding facility that produces plates, straws, cutlery, and wrapped cutlery kits for the food service industry. Built in 1974, our facility has 195,000 total square footage. We host 90 machines including Injection Molding, Extrusion, and Automated Robotic instruments. We produce approximately 75 million pounds annually and over 400,000 SKUs. We employ over 500 full-time and temporary employees who have helped us attain numerous awards including Quality Performer of the year and Safety Excellence.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

 All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law