Packaging Associate - Stellar Manufacturing

Overview

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more.

With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar.

Job Overview:
As a Packaging Associate, you will support safe and efficient production by packaging finished goods according to established instructions and quality standards. This role involves inspecting products and packaging for accuracy and quality, operating packaging equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Pull finished goods off the conveyor belt to fill boxes, cartons and pails following packing instructions on the bill of material. Run job per instructions/work orders and ask questions if instructions are not clear.
• Visually inspect finished goods and remove broken or damaged product.
• Visually inspect each container for print color, package quality, wrapper quality and printing quality. Follow reporting steps if quality issues are visible.
• Perform a count or weigh each carton, container or pallet to ensure the proper amount and product is packaged; place product literature in container, close and seal, and place container on a pallet or in staging area.
• Operate a casing machine to seal containers, shrink wrap machine to wrap pallets and regrind mill as applicable.
• Record information such as weight, time, date and complete identification tickets.
• Understand plant labeling requirements and ensure all chemicals are properly labeled and managed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Drug screen required
• Chemical manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday | 5:15 AM – 3:45 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday | 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available after 30 days
• Weekly pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick time
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.

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