Do you have experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment packing, packaging, inspecting and enjoy working in a fast paced environment? We are seeking individuals that want to advance their career and join our great team.

Immediately Hiring Packers!  Entry level, No Experience Necessary!

Packaging Associate

All Packaging Associates work on a rotating schedule with every other weekend off. Shifts availabel are below:

Night Shift Schedule:

• 6:30pm - 6:30am 
• 7:00pm - 7:00am 

Compensation:

• Competative starting pay rate $19.20 for Night Shifts
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity

The packer’s primary responsibility is to support the manufacturing group by preparing boxes to be loaded, visually inspecting product, loading product, and stacking finished cases in a way that ensures efficient, quality-oriented production. Additional responsibilities include general housekeeping of the work area and other duties as assigned. 

Your role is critical to the success of the line and the team.  Each line has a target goal, and the achievement of these targets ensures we cover our planned costs and help us to achieve profitability each year.  A successful business allows for reinvestment in our people, our site, and our business.  

Benefits: 

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date

• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options

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

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

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

  o   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)

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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.

Safety  

• Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace  

• Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job  
• Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do  
• Keep work area clean and organized   
• Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift  

Quality  

• Follow all GMP guidelines required by the site and for each work station 
• Inspect all product passing through the workstation for any possible defects or product concerns 
• Report any concerns on quality of product immediately to appropriate supervision on shift  

Productivity  

• Must be able to construct empty boxes at a rate sufficient to maintain production on assigned machine running at standard rate 

• Must be able to properly palletize finished product at a rate sufficient to maintain production and ready product for transportation 
• Must be able to inspect product being manufactured to ensure the various visual quality parameters of the product produced are within acceptable limits and quickly notify the Operator and/or Supervisor of any of quality issues. 
• Must do general housekeeping of manufacturing areas and equipment to ensure a safe, efficient and contamination free work area and equipment is maintained.  This includes sweeping and mopping of the production area, wiping down the machines and removal of disposal of waste and rubbish 
• Must assist the operators as required in routine start-up and shut down procedures and changing packing materials from one product to another 
• Must be able to salvage and re-pack product that is either damaged or otherwise does not meet quality requirements 

• Must be able to grind defective product and must be able to keep trash and regrind separate 
• Must be willing to work at any packing position available including other areas and/or departments in the plant as work load and customer requirements demand 
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed 
• Must promptly inform supervisor of any issues concerning safety, health, hygiene, quality and efficiencies 
• Must perform other tasks within the plant as assigned by the supervisor or group leader 

Physical Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be able to stand approximately 10 hours and 50 minutes of a 12-hour shift (70 minutes of break time).  All routine tasks are performed while standing. 
• Reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling are constantly present while performing job duties 

• Frequently turning body from 0 to a maximum of 180 degrees 
• Good eyesight is essential for constant inspection of product.  Seeing both near and far, color vision and depth of field are all required.  Vision corrected with glasses or contact lenses is acceptable 
• Frequent walking is required.  Distance can be over 50 feet. 
• Bending is frequently required when making boxes (1/2 of shift) 
• Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or talking may be required 

• Lifting up to 40 pounds (empty to full boxes) is required.  Items lifted include, but are not limited to product, boxes (empty and full), plastic liner bags, tape, cleaning supplies, etc. 
• Pushing and pulling is occasionally required.  Items moved include, but are no limited to, boxes, stands, product, regrind, inspection tables, etc. 
• Controls required include hands/arms (both) and fee/legs (both) 
• Environment includes inside work 100%, teamwork 100%, can be near or close to others, can be in excess of 95+ degrees during summer months 
• Vibration can occasionally be present from running machines 

• Noisy environment (noise levels 85dB+ depending upon work area) 
• There is a mild plastic smell at times 
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required includes safety glasses, hearing protection, proper safety shoes, gloves, and a bump cap.  
• GMP requirements include hair nets, beard nets, and routine hand washing. 
• In specific areas of the plant and in certain positions a high visibility vest is also required. 

Qualifications 

• High school diploma preferred  
• Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as a part of a team is essential  

• Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations; ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner 
• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed  
• Must be able to stand for 10-12 hours due to the nature of the work  
• Must be able to wear the required PPE to enter the plant/complete the tasks  
• We expect regular and timely attendance to avoid disruption to the team and the line   

• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Why should you apply?

By joining Pactiv Evergreen Packer Team, you will be part of a global leader with endless opportunities for building the career you want!  In addition, as a packer you will receive:

• 3-day weekend every other week 
• Only at work 15 days out of the month
• Excellent benefits
• Paid time off
• Reimbursement up to $80 for steel toe shoes

How to Apply

• Respond to this ad
• Visit www.pactiv.com/careers
• Email your resume directly to kelly.rubottom@pactivevergreen.com if you have any issue uploading your resume
• TEXT TO APPLY  PTVE @ 97211

Pactiv 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.

Located 30 miles north of Charlotte, Mooresville is a large town located in south western section of Iredell County, North Carolina, and is a part of the fast-growing Charlotte Metro area. 

The plant was built in 1996, manufactures cups, lids, and trays, and has approximately 700 employees. Thia plant was also awarded the Safety Plant of the Year & Food Service Manufacture of the Year award.

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace.  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.

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 without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

 All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies. 

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