Production Associate-Stacker

Location

Macon, GA | United States

Job description

Stacker| Hiring Immediately | Macon, Georgia

Available Shift: 

Rotating 1st and 2nd

07:00 AM-07:00 PM

07:00pm-07:00 AM

Apply Online!

Compensation:

• Competitive starting pay rate of $21.07
• Increases Eligible for annual wage increases
• Bonuses Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Benefits Included: 

• Medical (Comprehensive PPO, two HRA Plans and an HSA plan)
• Dental (basic and comprehensive coverage)
• Vision (basic and premier coverage)
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100 % vesting in all company provided funds immediately)
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Livongo diabetes program
• Corporate discounts

J ob Function:

Works in the Dry End of the facility in the oven outfeed area to ensure that cartons are picked up at the run-out stackers and given to the hotpress operators to be fed in before the shower cabinet to increase production and reduce broke. Maintains excellent housekeeping standards between the oven run-out area and the hotpresses. Must have knowledge of the Dry End and be able to run the floatline and hotpress, perform the Wrapper duties, and have a forklift license.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all documented procedures for the position to include JSAs and forklift procedures.
• Attend to oven jams immediately to prevent carton backups and fires.
• Gather cartons from the run-out stacker and give to hotpress operators to feed in.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.
• Be present for machine startups to watch for fire.
• Empty broke hoppers as required using a forklift.
• Empty trash cans as required.
• Clean underneath oven screens and run-out stackers when machines are down.
• Immediately address grease or oil on the floor.
• Give the Wrapper a break as required.
• May give other Dry End Operators a break as required.
• Maintains solid communication with other operators and plant supervision.
• Informs NTL or Team Leader of any problems in the area. Back fills Material Handler position.
• Replaces fire extinguishers after use.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensures excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.
• Maintain safety record to conform to plant goals.
• Maintain attendance record to confirm to plant attendance goals
• Ensures a smooth transition at shift change.
• Immediately addresses safety issues or hazards.
• Follows established break schedule.
• Works overtime as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be physically able to perform the essential job duties:
  Stand approximately 10 hours per shift, lift 26 - 36 pounds on a frequent basis, and work in a hot/cold environment.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour schedule.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekends, holidays and overtime.

Experience:

Preferred:

• 90 days as a Floater, Wrapper or Hotpress Operator.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment; including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards.

Skills:

• Ability to work in a self-directed position.
• Ability to work safely and to communicate with others in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability sufficient to determine product quality, for example, carton malformations, color verification, and structural integrity.
• Demonstrated hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient for product handling.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment with rotating shifts.

Certification:

• Pactiv Forklift Certification

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. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

Macon lies near the state's geographic center, about 85 miles (137 km) southeast of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname, "The Heart of Georgia." Macon has an estimated population of 153,159. Macon is served by three interstate highways: I-16 (connecting the city to Savannah and coastal Georgia), I-75 (connecting the city with Atlanta to the north and Valdosta to the south), and I-475 (a city bypass highway. Macon is The Cherry Blossom Capital Of The World. The Ocmulgee National Monument is located in Macon, it has large Native American earthen mounds from around 1000 A.D., and its museum displays artifacts spanning thousands of years. Macon also has the Tubman Museum that exhibits African-American art, history, and culture, including a giant mural and the Inventors Gallery. Macon’s musical roots are deep. Macon is also home to the former Capricorn Records, the music label that initially signed the Allman Brothers Band. Little Richard also has a history in Macon, and fans can visit the Tic Toc Room (now an upscale restaurant) where he used to perform in downtown Macon. Macon is Not Too Big And Not Too Small. We're Just Right As the fourth-largest city in Georgia, Macon has plenty to offer but doesn't have the congestion and pollution that larger cities have. Traffic is never too bad, restaurants are never too crowded, and it's still a town where people will stop to talk on the street or wave from their cars.

The Macon plant was built in 1967. It manufactures egg cartons, lunch trays, and shake trays. The Macon plant has approximately 218 employees. Macon was awarded World-Class Safety in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Macon also received the Operational Performance Plant of the year in 2015 and 2016 and Food Plant of the Year in 2016. The Macon plant has recently reached out to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank and will be collecting canned and dried goods for the less fortunate.

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 [email protected] .

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

Job tags

Salary