NOW HIRING for Work Group Lead 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.

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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 IP’s) 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:  Night, 5:30pm to 5:30am, with 3 paid breaks

Pay: Weekly pay, starting at $23.28/HR, plus the $1/HR night shift differential

Schedule:

Week 1: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hours

Week 2: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF)  36 hours

Week 3: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hours

Week 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.

Work Group Leader  - Nights

• Enter daily completions.
• Post-performance information as needed.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of SAP transactions including ZCON, ZORD, ZSCRIPT, LX02 et
• Maintain staffing related paperwork.
• Perform Quality related duties to include, but not limited to: product disposition and line audits,
• Enforce all GMP requirements.
• Train IPs and evaluate/monitor/document IP training.
• Daily scheduling and contingent staffing of IPs
• Assist in the preparation and perform various audits to include safety, 5S, JSA, dock door, forklift etc
• Perform start of shift diamond meetings
• Maintain NCR Bin Locations to include ensuring repack standard work is adhered to, advising TL of corrugated stock needs and ensuring the area is clean and free of clutter.
• Perform cycle counts as directed.
• Support WM activities
• Understand and teach lean work concepts
• Identify unsafe acts or conditions and correct/report.
• Other duties as necessary

Key Job Requirements:

• Enter daily completions.
• Post-performance information as needed.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of SAP transactions including ZCON, ZORD, ZSCRIPT, LX02 et
• Maintain staffing related paperwork.
• Perform Quality related duties to include, but not limited to: product disposition and line audits,
• Enforce all GMP requirements.
• Train IPs and evaluate/monitor/document IP training.
• Daily scheduling and contingent staffing of IPs
• Assist in the preparation and perform various audits to include safety, 5S, JSA, dock door, forklift etc
• Perform start of shift diamond meetings
• Maintain NCR Bin Locations to include ensuring repack standard work is adhered to, advising TL of corrugated stock needs and ensuring the area is clean and free of clutter.
• Perform cycle counts as directed.
• Support WM activities
• Understand and teach lean work concepts
• Identify unsafe acts or conditions and correct/report.
• Other duties as necessary

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Administrative:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure.
• Demonstrates ability to be a self-starter and work independently to complete assignments/responsibilities.
• Demonstrates ability to prepare, monitor and disseminate schedules & reports.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems.

Quality:

• Ability to perform job functions and complete transactions timely and accurately.
• Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant.
• Demonstrates attention to detail focusing on accuracy and timeliness of data and transactions.
• Ability to understand and teach quality variables and attribute defects.
• Ability to understand and utilize fundamental gauge validation and calibration.

Safety:

• Demonstrate ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures.

Communication:

• Keeps confidential information confidential.
• Demonstrates ability to create an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork.
• Demonstrates ability to foster communication and teamwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• FK Basic

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years manufacturing experience
• Basic computer knowledge

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
• Multiple 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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

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.

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.

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.