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Pouch Machine Operator- Level 1

SIG Group
Melrose, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026
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Pouch Machine Operator -Level 1

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

COMPENSATION: $21/hr - $25/hr shift differential $3.00/hr, 7pm - 7am

LOCATION: Northlake,IL

Pouch Machine Operator - Level 1 visually inspects, removes, and packs bags systematically into boxes by performing the following duties to maximize safety, quality, and OEE.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an at-will employer, SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

  • Performs all work safely in accordance with personal and product safetly rules
  • Inspects product for visual defects and complete inspection report on a periodic basis.
  • Removes product from machine.
  • Discards defective products, including scrapping bags.
  • Packs all good products in designated manner, including basic use of the pack assist and auto pack equipment.
  • Closes boxes and mini bins and implements correct aseptic procedures.
  • Reads the product specification to correctly pack bags.
  • Completes the hour-by-hour chart, Kaizen newspapers, and other Lean documentation.
  • Basic use of other bag making auxiliary equipment, including (but not limited to) the Tap Applicator, Bag Separator, On-line combiner, and Manual Hose Applicator.
  • Reports recurring defects/deficiencies with the product and/or machine to appropriate personnel and/or the shift management immediately.
  • Works in cooperation to keep the machine stocked and running with fitments, and in ways that will help increase safety, quality, and OEE.
  • Assists the department in different capacities if the machine is down.
  • Keep assigned area clean and properly 5S’d according to established Lean and housekeeping expectations. The concept of 5S is to maintain a clean working area, remove all unnecessary items, and keep all necessary items in their place to ensure a safe and organized working area.
  • Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process.
  • Trains employees at all level 1 tasks.
  • Participate in setups by removing spouts and dip strips from the ABM and staging boxes.

You Bring These Skills, Experience & Education

  • Must possess a 2 year technical college certificate or must be pursuing a certification in a Manufacturing related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Ability to work all shifts and perform overtime.
  • Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and Power Point presentations.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units or measures, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate mean, median, and mode, and apply SPC to the quality processes
  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Basic skill knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel, and Virtual Client to perform effectively in daily activities.
  • Ability to perform visual inspection process and successfully read and apply technical material including print specifications.

WE OFFER:

  • Generous Day 1 eligibility healthcare & life insurance for you and qualified dependents
  • 401K Retirement matching reimbursement
  • Vacation & PSL
  • Paid Holidays
  • And much more

OUR PROMISE

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

About Sig

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.

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