Packaging Associate I

Job DescriptionAre 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.APPLY Today!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 breaksShift: Nights, 5:20pm to 5:30am, with 3 paid breaksPay: Starting at $19.32/HRWeek 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 environmentVisually inspect product for quality complianceEnsure that customer requirements are met or exceededMake-up and pack boxes with respective product ensuring that product is not mixedMeet daily production requirementsProperly identify each case that is packedAssist with grinding of scrap materials as requiredAssist with training responsibilities as requiredOther duties as necessaryTechnical Competencies:Inspection: Demonstrates attention to detail focusing on accuracy. Ability to accurately identify differences between major and minor defectsCommunication/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 teamworkSafety: Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures. Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of safe equipment operationsQuality/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 regrindProduct Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of FK products and materials and can differentiate between themTraining: Demonstrates ability to ensure trainees follow established procedures in absence of trainerEducation & Experience:High school diploma or equivalent experience in lieu of educationMust be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations and without posing a threat to the health and safety of fellow employeesAbility to read and understand written specifications, safety issues and interpretation of diagrams for proper packagingADA – Essential Functions: Must be able to:Work an 8 or 12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periodsClimbHeed safety warnings, devices and alarmsCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writingLift, 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