About this position
Who We Are
On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).
The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)
Responsible for ensuring products are produced and packed for shipping to customers in accordance to standards for safety, quality and productivity. Packers are expected work in a safe manner, perform inspection of product prior to packing, report discrepancies/defects regarding product quality and/or equipment malfunction and to provide high quality workmanship. Product inspection and packing are the primary duties of a Packer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work Order Verification
· Verify and log the following information from the Work Order at each production line Packer is assigned or rotates to through the course of the work shift:
o Packer name and/or clock number.
o Time of verification.
o Check for special instructions and update documentation accordingly.
o Verify packaging requirements and update documentation accordingly.
o Verify date, lot number, machine and part information.
Lot and Carton (Box) Tracking/Verification
· When required, verify the following
o Item/part, press and parts per container information is correct.
o Carton (box) numbers are recorded and packed according to instructions for the item number.
o Lot numbers according to date and order being produced.
· Carton (box) labels staged at press are filled out and/or used in numerical order.
· Verify labels are completed according to instructions for item number.
· Ensure labels are used in their entirety prior to getting a new set of labels.
Packing Parts
· Make cartons (boxes) as needed for parts being run on the production presses assigned by following construction and storage requirements.
· Pack parts in boxes as directed by Work Order and quality standards
· Re-stock production press with correct packaging materials while running the press and prior to rotating to a new press or being relieved at the end of assigned shift.
Arranging Pallets/Skids
· Place cartons (boxes) in proper configuration on pallet per Work Order and/or Supervisor instruction.
Quality
· Inspect parts on all sides when taking parts off the parts handling equipment to ensure they meet documented quality standards.
· Pick out defects while continuing to pack good parts.
· Pack parts for sort/rework/repack if authorized by Supervisor or Quality Auditor.
Machine Maintenance
· Let parts out of the back of the production press in the event of a machine back-up or other issue.
· Sort good parts onto spinners and pack for shipment while placing parts with defects into bags to be tagged for regrind.
· Ensure notification of Supervisor, Quality Auditor or Technical Operations personnel if material/concentrate alarms sound.
· Safely shut production press down in the event of a major oil leak.
· Observe function of equipment and report any abnormal operation.
Other Tasks/Responsibilities
· Clean around general work area if production press is down for any reason.
Food Safety
· Strictly adhere to all documented and enforced GMP and Food Safety policies.
Education and Experience
· Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
· Prior work in a fast-paced environment a plus.
· Excellent time management skills.
· Excellent organizational skills.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. continuously throughout a 12-hour shift.
· Prolonged periods of walking and standing on concrete production flooring.
· Use of tape machines for box making.
If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!
Location and commute
200 S Main St, Urbana, OH 43078.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3268483242.