Pactiv Evergreen
Packaging Associate
Pactiv Evergreen, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, 49006
Overview:
NOW HIRING for Packaging Associates at our Kalamazoo, MI location! (Near Wings stadium and the Airport)Are you looking to further or even start your career in manfacturing? Fabri-Kal, now part of Pactiv Evergreen, 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 IPs) and assures the product that they are packing is free of defects and meets all standards that have been established by the Pactiv Evergreen Quality Department.Shifts: Days 5:20AM - 5:30PM or Night, 5:20pm to 5:30am,
with 3 paid breaksPay: Weekly pay, starting at $18.39/HR, plus the $1/HR night shift differentialSchedule:Week 1 : Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hoursWeek 2:
Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hoursWeek 3 : Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hoursWeek 4:
Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hours and so on****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.Responsibilities: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 necessaryCandidates 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.Technicial CompetenciesInspection:Demonstrates attention to detail focusing on accuracyAbility 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 teamAbility 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 proceduresDemonstrates understanding and knowledge of safe equipment operationsQuality/Housekeeping:Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliantAbility to be a self starter and work independentlyCan demonstrate ability to maintain work area in clean, safe orderDemonstrates ability to sort out-of-spec product for regrind
Product Knowledge:
Demonstrates knowledge of FK products and materials and can differentiate between themTraining:
Demonstrates ability to ensure trainees follow established procedures in absence of trainerQualifications:Education & 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 packaging
ADA Essential Functions:Must be able to-Work a 8 or12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periodsClimbHeed safety warnings, devices and alarms.Communicate 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 environmentBenefits:Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire dateMultiple medical and prescription drug coverage optionsChoice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Integrated healthcare programs telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk healthMultiple Dental and vision plan coverage optionsFlexible spending accounts (FSA)Healthcare, dependent careCompany provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programsSupplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up optionsAccident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insuranceEmployee well-being reward programEmployee assistance program (EAP)Child and family care support programEducational assistance and tuition reimbursement programEmployee discount program401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)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.P
activ Evergreen
is one of the largest manufacturers of fresh food & beverage packaging in North America, with market leading positions across a broad range of products. We bring our Purpose of Packaging a Better Future to life by producing and distributing high-quality products many made with recyclable or renewable materials to food and beverage manufacturers, packers and processors, supermarkets, restaurants, foodservice outlets and other institutions. To learn more, please visit our website at pactivevergreen.com.Location:Kalamazoo is in the southwest region of Michigan. It is midway between Chicago and Detroit on I-94 and offers commercial transportation by train, bus and major airline at the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport. Kalamazoo was recently named one of the 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2020-21 by U.S. News and World Report and ranked the No. 1 Coolest Place in the U.S. with the lowest cost of living. It's the home of the Kalamazoo Promise, three colleges and universities, nationally recognized healthcare systems, diverse and affordable housing, clean and safe drinking water, and many parks, lakes, and golf courses.
NOW HIRING for Packaging Associates at our Kalamazoo, MI location! (Near Wings stadium and the Airport)Are you looking to further or even start your career in manfacturing? Fabri-Kal, now part of Pactiv Evergreen, 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 IPs) and assures the product that they are packing is free of defects and meets all standards that have been established by the Pactiv Evergreen Quality Department.Shifts: Days 5:20AM - 5:30PM or Night, 5:20pm to 5:30am,
with 3 paid breaksPay: Weekly pay, starting at $18.39/HR, plus the $1/HR night shift differentialSchedule:Week 1 : Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hoursWeek 2:
Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hoursWeek 3 : Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hoursWeek 4:
Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hours and so on****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.Responsibilities: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 necessaryCandidates 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.Technicial CompetenciesInspection:Demonstrates attention to detail focusing on accuracyAbility 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 teamAbility 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 proceduresDemonstrates understanding and knowledge of safe equipment operationsQuality/Housekeeping:Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliantAbility to be a self starter and work independentlyCan demonstrate ability to maintain work area in clean, safe orderDemonstrates ability to sort out-of-spec product for regrind
Product Knowledge:
Demonstrates knowledge of FK products and materials and can differentiate between themTraining:
Demonstrates ability to ensure trainees follow established procedures in absence of trainerQualifications:Education & 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 packaging
ADA Essential Functions:Must be able to-Work a 8 or12-hour shift, standing and walking for extended periodsClimbHeed safety warnings, devices and alarms.Communicate 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 environmentBenefits:Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire dateMultiple medical and prescription drug coverage optionsChoice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Integrated healthcare programs telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk healthMultiple Dental and vision plan coverage optionsFlexible spending accounts (FSA)Healthcare, dependent careCompany provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programsSupplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up optionsAccident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insuranceEmployee well-being reward programEmployee assistance program (EAP)Child and family care support programEducational assistance and tuition reimbursement programEmployee discount program401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)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.P
activ Evergreen
is one of the largest manufacturers of fresh food & beverage packaging in North America, with market leading positions across a broad range of products. We bring our Purpose of Packaging a Better Future to life by producing and distributing high-quality products many made with recyclable or renewable materials to food and beverage manufacturers, packers and processors, supermarkets, restaurants, foodservice outlets and other institutions. To learn more, please visit our website at pactivevergreen.com.Location:Kalamazoo is in the southwest region of Michigan. It is midway between Chicago and Detroit on I-94 and offers commercial transportation by train, bus and major airline at the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport. Kalamazoo was recently named one of the 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2020-21 by U.S. News and World Report and ranked the No. 1 Coolest Place in the U.S. with the lowest cost of living. It's the home of the Kalamazoo Promise, three colleges and universities, nationally recognized healthcare systems, diverse and affordable housing, clean and safe drinking water, and many parks, lakes, and golf courses.