Boxer

Charleston, IL – $17.50 hourly

About the role

A Boxer packages finished paper products into boxes and shipping containers in a fast-paced, repetitive assembly-line environment. Product arrives on the conveyor at a rate of 2 to 6 rolls every 20 to 35 seconds.

Responsibilities

• Check work order to determine which bags, caps, boxes, and labels are needed for the day.
• Print product labels.
• Bag and box product:
  • Place a cap in one end of the roll’s core, slide the bag over the roll, tuck the other end, and cap it.
  • Apply the corresponding label level and smooth, 2″ from the top for Dietzgen product and approximately 1/3 to halfway down for Canon product.
  • Insert the finished roll into the box, fold and glue the flaps, and apply the corresponding label to the outside of the box.
• Plug in glue guns and replenish glue sticks as needed.
• Palletizing:
  • Remove 25 lb pallets from a 4-foot-high stack and place on the floor.
  • Set a corrugated pad on top of the pallet before stacking boxes.
  • Stack boxed rolls (up to 50 lb per box) in specific configurations up to 48″ high.
• Cargo’s:
  • Remove pallets from a 4-foot-high stack and assemble a two-part cargo box on the pallet.
  • Bag the roll (no cap), apply the label in the same location as above, and place the roll vertically in the cargo box.
  • Count rolls to verify quantity, fold and tape the flaps, and apply the corresponding label to opposite sides of the box.
• Daily cleaning:
  • Sweep conveyors, tables, and floors.
  • Break down empty boxes and place them in the recycle bin.
  • Clear the floor of finished product and return raw materials to their designated bins.
  • Maintain a neat and clean work area.
  • Empty trash cans and replace liners.
  • Clean the break room, including spills, tables, refrigerator, and microwave.
• Quality control:
  • Ensure labels are the correct format and match the product.
  • Apply labels level and in the proper location.
  • Avoid rough handling of rolls to prevent damage.
  • Keep boxes clean and free of tears.
  • Ensure proper gluing to prevent boxes from opening later.
  • Never leave trash inside boxes.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent machine operation experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must pass a basic math and measurements test.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled building (cold in winter, up to 100°F in summer).
• Neatness and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

Physical Activity:

• Stand: Over 75% of the time
• Walk: Over 75% of the time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Over 75% of the time
• Reach with hands and arms: 25% to 75% of the time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: 25% to 75% of the time
• Talk or hear: Over 75% of the time

Weight Lifted:

• Up to 25 pounds: 25% to 75% of the time
• Up to 50 pounds: Over 75% of the time

Vision Requirements (with or without corrective lenses):

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to bring an object into sharp focus)

Work Environment

Exposure to the following conditions:

• Work near moving mechanical parts: Over 75% of the time
• Extreme cold (non-weather): 25% to 75% of the time
• Extreme heat (non-weather): 25% to 75% of the time

Noise Level: Loud (e.g., metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)

Pay

$17.50 hourly

Schedule

Full-time