Utility Worker

Location: Operations - Batavia, IL

Utility Worker

Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking a Utility Worker who will be responsible for assisting Production, Material Handling, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Building Maintenance with a variety of support duties. Opportunity to work first shift (Monday-Friday 4:00am-2:30pm with some Saturdays) or second shift (Monday-Friday 2:00pm-12:30am with some Saturdays).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cut and stage cores for Operators.
• Assist Operators with moving, loading, or unloading materials at the machines.
• Wrap and strap pallets.
• Stage and de-stage materials.
• Refill workstations with supplies (e.g. boxes, pallets, tape, chemicals, etc.).
• Complete workstation and facility sanitation checklists.
• Clean and organize outdoor storage areas.
• Assist with bagging and boxing finished goods.
• Organize workstations and production areas.
• Use a company vehicle to pick up and drop off materials and supplies and perform other business-related errands.
• Assist the Press department with clean up, wash sink duties, and garbage removal.
• Empty trash and production waste from production and office areas.
• Assist with shafting plates in the Pre-Press department.
• Assist with sorting finished product.
• Operate valving machines as needed.
• Assist with light maintenance activities as needed.
• Operate floor scrubber to clean production flooring.
• Participate in facility deep cleans and regular weekend cleaning.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to safely work in a fast-paced production environment while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Sense of accountability, including record of good attendance.
• Effective time management skills and ability to maximize productivity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 75 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work an overnight shift (if applicable for 2nd/3rd shift positions).
• Willingness and ability to work weekends.
• Valid driver’s license is required at time of hire.
• Excellent work ethic and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in the flexible packaging industry.

Pay: $15.00 – $19.00 per hour

Flex Your Potential with Eagle!  We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO plan, all provided by United Healthcare.
• HRA / HSA Contributions – Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for all PPO and HMO enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by Mutual of Omaha.
• Vision Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees this voluntary benefit through Mutual of Omaha.
• 401K Plan – Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability – The Short Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability – The Long Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance – The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO: The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 6 Company Paid Holidays – Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave – Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).