Packer I

Position: Packer I
Location: Batavia
Wage: $19.93/hour (+$1.00 shift differential)
Shift: 1st Shift Hours: 4AM-2PM | 2nd Shift Hours: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM| Monday through Thursday (with some overtime on Fridays)
Summary Description
While reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, this role supports the finishing department by packaging product to specification, assisting production flow, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe and clean work environment.
The responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive, and employees are expected to perform other duties assigned by management as needed.
What You’ll Be Doing
Package product to meet all specified requirements
Ensure all nonconforming material is segregated, properly identified, and stacked together
Report all unidentified non-conformances
Support Gluers as a packer/inspector
Place stacks of cards into gluer feed tables and/or catch glued product and place into cases
Interact and communicate positively with other departments
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including completion of sweep sheets at the end of each shift
Follow all safety and operational procedures
We’d Love to Hear From You If
You have strong mechanical aptitude
You have at least 6 months of packing experience preferred
You are comfortable handling complex issues and solving problems
You can lift and move heavy objects safely
You can place cards into corrugated boxes (approximately 1 to 2 pounds depending on card size and stack)
You can push at chest height (8 to 45 pounds)
You can pull at waist height (5 to 10 pounds)
You can reach/stretch 20 inches while holding approximately 5 pounds
You can handle cases ranging from 8 to 45 pounds depending on size and quantity
You can stand for 8+ hours per day
You can work in indoor manufacturing conditions including heat, humidity, and production noise
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Candidates who demonstrate the necessary manufacturing experience and the required literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.
Physical Work Environment
Indoor manufacturing environment
Summer temperatures can reach up to 100°F
Exposure to humidity
Noise from production machinery (below 85 DSP)
Benefits
At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
Paid time off and holidays
Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer
TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.