We are seeking motivated team players to join our manufacturing crew! Spherion is currently hiring multiple Manufacturing Packaging Associates for a premier manufacturing client. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced environment to safely inspect, count, and package manufactured cups according to strict quality standards. As a Packaging Associate, you will operate automated packing machinery, prepare shipping boxes, and ensure every batch is perfect and ready for final distribution.
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Responsibilities:
- Inspect manufactured cups before they are boxed to guarantee top-tier product quality.
- Safely start, stop, clear jams, and operate automated baggers, printers, and case erectors.
- Prepare box blanks (KDs), load packing materials, and ensure accurate final counts.
- Place completed cases onto conveyor belts for final quality assurance inspection.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area according to 5S safety standards.
- Track and record accurate daily production counts and communicate updates smoothly at shift handovers.
- Assist the Quality, Blanking, and Printing departments with sorting raw materials or finished inventory when required.
Working hours: Various Shifts Available
Skills:
- 1-2 years of prior experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- Experience instructing or training team members once fully qualified in the role
Education:
High School
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and collaborate effectively with a team.
- Proven capability to stay organized and manage workloads in a high-speed, multitasking production environment.
- Sharp attention to detail and self-motivation to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours).
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, carry/lower up to 30 lbs, and push up to 250 lbs using a rolling cart.
- Comfortable climbing equipment stairs and working in varying temperatures/humidity levels.
- Excellent visual acuity and depth perception.
- Flexibility to fulfill overtime requirements to meet distribution goals.
For more information call/text 217-425-4070 or email laurennesbitt@spherion.com.
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).