Packer (General Labor) Jobs

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About Calumet Carton
Calumet Carton Company is a leading packaging manufacturer located in South Holland, IL. Our products include rigid mailing envelopes, custom designed and printed folding cartons and small flute corrugated boxes. Sold under the nationally known Stayflats® and Stayflats Plus® brands, our mailing products are marketed throughout the United States in several ways, including packaging catalogs, distributors and also factory direct. Our custom packaging solutions are sold through a select group of distributors. For more information, visit www.calumetcarton.com.

Calumet Carton is seeking General Laborers in South Holland to support our manufacturing operations. This entry-level General Labor position, also known as a packer, is responsible for:

• Additional duties as assigned.
• Accurately counting, inspecting and packing folded cartons and rigid mailing envelopes that are continuously streaming down a conveyor belt of a high-speed gluing machine into corrugated boxes.
• Carefully closing and sealing corrugated boxes with a taping machine.
• Properly labeling corrugated boxes according to written instructions.

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• A mechanical aptitude or prior factory experience is preferred.
• Minimum High School diploma or GED.
• Able and willing to work any and all production shifts (6am–2pm; 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am)
• Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 2 years previous employment in manufacturing or warehouse.
• Able and willing to work all scheduled hours and overtime as required including Saturdays.
• Must be able to stand continuously 8 - 12 hours.
• Have proper I-9 documentation.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Able to pass post offer physical/drug screen which includes ability to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly.

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to a $1000 sign - on bonus
• Hourly rate is $16.50 per hour; $.35 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift; $.50 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift.
• Company offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes: Vacation, 10 scheduled holidays per year, 2 personal days, Company subsidized medical and dental insurance for employees and their families.
• 401(k) Company sponsored retirement plan

Thank you for your interest.
After applying, please check your email or text (inbox, spam) for any communication.
Phone screens and interviews will only be scheduled via email or text.
Please do not call or come into the office. Thank you.