Material Handler

Join Us in Cracking the Code for a Greener Future

Join us in cracking the code for a greener future where every carton counts, and so do you!

Pay Rate: $21.51 plus a $1.00 for the shift premium

Hours: Day Shift - 7:00pm - 7:00am with every other weekend off

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts

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

This position is for Pactiv Evergreen Inc.

Job Duties:

• Complete daily Standard Work Assignments and sheets
• Support work station functions and workflow by:
• Ensuring that packers are supplied with necessary water, poly bags, tape, boxes and other supplies to complete their assigned responsibilities
• Replenishing and organizing of Point of Use Shelves (POUS)
• Removing finished good pallets from work stations in a timely manner, paying attention to proper stacking pattern and load stability
• Providing pallets, Work in Progress (WIP) and scrap Gaylords that are in good condition, as needed
• Supporting changeovers
• Process finished good pallets to support SAP inventory procedures to include:
• Shrink wrapping
• Labeling pallets
• Maintaining SAP inventory sheet labels
• Placing products into TEMP inventory locations
• Moving inventory from TEMP location to designated warehouse location
• Ensure incoming shift has adequate supplies available to maintain workflow without disruption
• Uphold the warehouse standards by maintaining items in their designated areas, including but not limited to trash, pallets, fork lift trucks, pallet jacks, boxes and finished products
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas by:
• Sweeping, dusting and removing the trash
• Remove pallets of waste corrugate and place on designated trailer
• Empty full trash cans and operate trash compactor
• Dispose of hazardous waste materials in designated locations
• Assist in maintenance of shared areas such as bathrooms and break rooms
• Perform grinding, venting and laser engraving responsibilities as assigned Knowledge of ability to perform all job requirements of Packer position, relieve Packers for breaks and fill in for Packers, as assigned
• Communicate any product, packaging or palletizing quality concerns to the first available QC, Technician, Supervisor or Manager within a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Six months manufacturing or shipping experience preferred
• Ability to accurately count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions & decimals
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to read & interpret documents, i.e safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, & procedure manual
• Possess a positive professional attitude

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Moorhead is located 233 miles northwest of Minneapolis, MN, and is right across the state line from Fargo, ND. The city of Moorhead is the county seat of Clay County and the largest city in northwest Minnesota. The population in 2018 was around 42,000 people. The plant was built in 1993 and has been owned by Pactiv since 1999. In 2017, the Moorhead Pactiv plant received the Pactiv Environmental Facility of the Year award.

The plant is a 24/7 operation with about 140 employees. The building is approximately 150,000 square feet and produces molded fiber products. These products include egg cartons which are made from recycled materials and molded fiber hinged lid containers and plates made from virgin fiber.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace. 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.