Production Associate

Overview

Now Hiring for Production Associates at our Miller Road location in Kalamazoo!

(November 13th start date)

Are you looking for a full-time job in Kalamazoo, with a starting pay of $20.42/hour?

Looking for great benefits and career growth opportunity? Look no further and APPLY today!

Role: Position will perform carton stacking in the converting department, cleaning and sanitation work in accordance with external quality audit standards. You will be involved in product inspection, sorting, packaging and product identification,as well as tagging and labeling of individual pallets. This will include the logging of information pertaining to production reporting and tracking, and the stocking of supplies as needed on the manufacturing floor.

About us: 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.

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.

Responsibilities

Must be willing and able to work each shift, including overtime and be available for weekends (Saturdays as needed) with a max of 12hours/day- shift preference not guaranteed as this is configured by classification seniority

Ability to work independently and within a team

Able to meet Safety and Quality standards within the organization

Desire for a manufacturing career. Machine operating experience is a plus

Ability to work scheduled shifts, standing, kneeling, climbing and walking for extended periods of time; capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling with weight ranges up to 50 pounds; ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching; exposure to hot and/or humid environments, working on ladders and confined spaces

Work Safely at all times following all safety rules, procedures, and policies

Follow all Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Procedures & Processes

Monitor production process and carry out all quality checks

Maintain clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

Upon becoming a full time employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and our benefit packages include medical, dental, vision and 401K. See below for more details.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Manufacturing experience and familiarity working with machines

High levels of physical agility, mobility and endurance

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience using tools

Sound judgment and decision making

Basic math and computer skills required

Excellent attendance and demonstrated commitment to excellent job performance

Ability to detect colors and shades, color-blindness is a disqualifier

Attention to detail

Ability to read, write and follow instructions

Takes the initiative and does not require excessive supervision

Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation in accomplishing all tasks

Willingness to work weekends and different shifts as needed

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.

Benefits:

Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date

Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options

Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health

Dental and vision plan coverage options

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Healthcare, dependent care

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)

Pactiv Evergreen is designated as an Essential Business by the state, and we are in need of dependable, hard-working production workers to package paper products in a large manufacturing facility. If you possess good mechanical skills, a positive attitude, and a good work ethic, you will have the opportunity to advance within our company. We urge you to apply today!

Additional Information

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, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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.

Job Locations US-MI-Kalamazoo

ID 2024-26100

Category Operations

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly