Packaging Associate | Now Hiring | Fresno, CA

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate of $18.28/hour
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases

Benefits Include: 

• 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)

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.

This is an entry level position that primarily handles the packaging & handling of our Supermarket & Processor foam tray production lines. Providing an excellent opportunity to cross train in several more responsible higher paying positions within our operation. This is a fast pace manufacturing environment and we are looking for people who would like an opportunity to be part of our Team and grow within our Company.

• Ability to Keep work area Clean & Organized
• Willingness to Work as a Member of a Team
• Basic Reading, Writing and Math Skills
• Frequently lift up to 30 lbs
• Must be a Self-starter who can follow Training Instructions
• Comply with all Food Safety, Production and Departmental Safety Rules

• High School diploma or GED equivalence
• Manufacturing experience
• Willingness to work Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays as Required
• Ability to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and applies good mathematical reasoning
• Valid Driver's License and Pactiv Forklift Certification - (training provided)
• Knowledge of applicable machines to operate, troubleshoot and conduct minor repairs. Competency in forklift operations is strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to be detail-oriented
• Positive work attitude and willingness to cooperate

Work Conditions

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand and walk for up 4 hours at a time and safely work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Indoor industrial environment that may experience high temperatures and humidity during the summer months
• Hearing Protection is required when out on the production floor due to industrial machinery sound level
• Required to wear ASTM F2413-05 safety shoes (Steel or comparable safety shoes worn at all times)
• Required to wear Bump Cap, Hair or Beard Net, and other Safety gear as required
• Hair and or fascial hair grooming maintained to support food safety standards with the use of hair and/or beard nets
• Able to stand, bend, stoop or squat, bend or twist, climb stairs and ladders, walk, and constant use of both hands repeatedly for the duration of the shift
• Able to push or pull 30-50 lbs.
• Occasional: sitting, stoop/squat, ladder/steps, climbing, bending/twist
• Frequent: kneel/crawl/bend, stair climbing, carrying 0-30 lbs., high, low outreaching, standing, walking
• Repeated use of: wrist/hand/fingers/shoulder/elbow/hips/ ankles/head/neck

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 about 190 miles south east of San Francisco, Fresno is a city in California's San Joaquin Valley. Created in the early 1900s, Forestiere Underground Gardens consists of Roman-catacombs-inspired subterranean passages and courtyards. Fresno Chaffee Zoo has sea lions and a stingray touch pool. Sprawling, trail-lined Woodward Park is home to the Shinzen Japanese Garden. The city is a base for Yosemite National Park, with its waterfalls and giant rock formations.

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.