Join a team where your attention to detail and hands-on work make a real impact! As a Packer, you'll help ensure our high-quality plastic products are packaged with care and ready to ship worldwide. If you're dependable, energetic, and looking for a full-time role with great benefits and growth potential, this could be the perfect fit for you! As a Packer, you're responsible for inspecting and packaging plastic products, ensuring they meet quality standards and are ready for shipment. Company Overview Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 16 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada. The Utility Person is responsible for weighing, grinding and documenting scrap. A key part of this role is maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment while following all standard operating procedures (SOP's) and safety guidelines.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Operate the grinder safely and efficiently according to established procedures. Properly separate and identify regrind materials. Grind good, clean, rejected material, and excess plastic material for reuse. Inspect material before grinding and remove contamination or foreign objects. Monitor the grinder for unusual noise, vibration, jams, or other operating issues. Notify maintenance department of any jams, or when the grinder goes down. Keep the grinder, surrounding area, and material-handling areas clean and organized. Move and stage and gaylords, boxes, or containers of scrap/regrind as needed. Follow all forklift/lift-truck and material-handling safety requirements when applicable. Complete required production regrind and material paperwork accurately. Report equipment problems, safety hazards, damaged equipment, or injuries immediately. Follow PPE requirements and all company safety and housekeeping standards. Assist the production and warehouse teams with other assigned duties as needed. Qualifications and Education Requirements Basic mechanical aptitude with ability to assist in troubleshooting equipment issues. Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines consistently. Strong attention to detail with ability to accurately monitor, record, and maintain production data. Effective communication and teamwork skills to support production staff and maintenance personnel. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas. High School Diploma or GED required Experience in plastics or packaging industry a plus What We Offer Full time, direct hire position Competitive salary Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA 401k Matching, Life Insurance Paid Time Off & Holidays Career Arching Opportunities for professional growth and development. Collaborative work environment with a diverse team of professionals.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Pretium Packaging is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Disability/Veteran "Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety." Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.