Packaging Associate

Job Description Are you looking to further or even start your career in manufacturing? Pactiv Evergreen, now a part of Novolex, is hiring Packers for our Kalamazoo plant. Role: Inspects and packages product, rotates throughout production lines as directed by the Team Leader. Works independently (though informed by line technician as well as other IP's) and assures the product that he/she is packing is free of defects and meets all standards that have been established by the Pactiv Evergreen Quality Department. Shift: Days, 5:20am to 5:30pm, with 3 paid breaks Shift: Nights, 5:20pm to 5:30am, with 3 paid breaks Pay: Starting at $19.32/HR Schedule: Week 1: Monday (work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) Week 2: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) Please be sure to list your current/two most recent positions on the application, particularly if you are unable to upload an up-to-date resume. Key Job Requirements: Maintain safe, clean and friendly work environment Visually inspect product for quality compliance Ensure that customer requirements are met or exceeded Make-up and pack boxes with respective product ensuring that product is not mixed Meet daily production requirements Properly identify each case that is packed Assist with grinding of scrap materials as required Assist with training responsibilities as required Other duties as necessary Technical Competencies: Inspection: Demonstrates attention to detail focusing on accuracy. Ability to accurately identify differences between major and minor defects. Communication/Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team. Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust and teamwork. Safety: Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures. Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of safe equipment operations. Quality/Housekeeping: Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant. Ability to be a self starter and work independently. Can demonstrate ability to maintain work area in clean, safe order. Demonstrates ability to sort out-of-spec product for regrind. Product Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of FK products and materials and can differentiate between them. Training: Demonstrates ability to ensure trainees follow established procedures in absence of trainer. Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent experience in lieu of education. Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations and without posing a threat to the health and safety of fellow employees. Ability to read and understand written specifications, safety issues and interpretation of diagrams for proper packaging. ADA Essential Functions: Must be able to- Work a 8 or 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods. Climb. Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Lift, push, pull, grasp, and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs. Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.