Company Profile

Vanguard Companies is one of the industry's largest corrugated merchandising solution providers. We combine great products with a knowledgeable team to provide superior operations, service, and quality.

We are a family of companies. Our expertise in point-of-purchase displays and retail-ready graphic packaging is seen through Vanguard Packaging, e-commerce packaging solutions by BoxGenie, industrial packaging via Great Plains Packaging, and fulfillment services through Advanced Logistics and Fulfillment (ALF). We believe in the power of strong collaborative partnerships and thought leadership. We are focused on helping our partners reduce program cost, drive brand value, sell more product, and improve their bottom line.

We are committed to sustainability using sustainable business practices and are recognized as the most sustainable packaging company in North America. The Vanguard Companies strive to create a diverse environment which embraces difference and fosters inclusion. This collective sum of unique capabilities and talent is ultimately how we've earned our reputation and achievements.

To learn more about what we do visit. https://www.vanguardpkg.com/

Vanguard provides medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k, vacation, and bonus eligibility based upon performance.

Job Summary

The General Laborer will work in our e-Commerce division and will be responsible for stripping, stacking, counting and prepping boxes for shipment to customers. Continuously monitoring quality, insuring orders are meeting quality specifications and reporting any quality issues that are present to their supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and follow instructions as provided by the supervisor.
• Work together with a crew/team in all assigned projects or operating a machine
• Packaging of product, labeling, stripping, preparing for shipment.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Maximize piece-rate speed on tasks assigned.
• Cross-train for other job positions as necessary.
• Turn in equipment work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or a combination of education and experience.
• Requires standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Must have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and contribute to the growth of the operation.
• Attendance is an essential function of the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry
• Prior work experience in a fulfillment operation

Application Assistance

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, contact Vanguard Packaging Human Resources at 816.455.4000.

EOE

Vanguard Packaging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vanguard strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, and status as a transgender individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Vanguard employees, and other Vanguard-related workers and representatives, are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.