Overview

Now Hiring for Production Associates! 

Are you looking for a full-time job in Kalamazoo, with a starting pay of $19.97/hour? 

Looking for great benefits and career growth opportunity? Look no further and APPLY today!

Role: Position will perform carton stacking in the converting department, cleaning and sanitation work in accordance with external quality audit standards. You will be involved in product inspection, sorting, packaging and product identification,as well as tagging and labeling of individual pallets. This will include the logging of information pertaining to production reporting and tracking, and the stocking of supplies as needed on the manufacturing floor.

About us: 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• ****Must be willing and able to work each shift, including overtime and be available for weekends (Saturdays only as of now) as needed but likely start on 2nd: 3pm-11pm, with a max of 12hours/day- shift preference not guaranteed as this is configured by classification seniority
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Able to meet Safety and Quality standards within the organization
• Desire for a manufacturing career. Machine operating experience is a plus
• Ability to work scheduled shifts, standing, kneeling, climbing and walking for extended periods of time; capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling with weight ranges up to 50 pounds; ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching; exposure to hot and/or humid environments, working on ladders and confined spaces
• Work Safely at all times following all safety rules, procedures, and policies
• Follow all Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Procedures & Processes
• Monitor production process and carry out all quality checks
• Maintain clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Upon becoming a full time employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and our benefit packages include medical, dental, vision and 401K. See below for more details.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Manufacturing experience and familiarity working with machines

• High levels of physical agility, mobility and endurance

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience using tools

• Sound judgment and decision making

• Basic math and computer skills required

• Excellent attendance and demonstrated commitment to excellent job performance

• Ability to detect colors and shades, color-blindness is a disqualifier

• Attention to detail
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions
• Takes the initiative and does not require excessive supervision
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation in accomplishing all tasks
• Willingness to work weekends and different shifts as needed
• Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Benefits:

• 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
• 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)

Pactiv Evergreen is designated as an Essential Business by the state, and we are in need of dependable, hard-working production workers to package paper products in a large manufacturing facility. If you possess good mechanical skills, a positive attitude, and a good work ethic, you will have the opportunity to advance within our company. We urge you to apply today! 

Additional Information

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, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

****PLEASE be sure to list your current/two most recent positions on the application, particularly if you are unable to upload an up-to-date resume.