Lead Inspector Packer

Position: Lead Inspector Packer-(WEEKEND) Location: Huntley (F135 Main – 11320 E. Main Street, Huntley, IL 60142) Shift: 1st Shift: WEEKEND 5:00AM – 5:00PM (FRIDAY – SUNDAY) Pay Rate: $23.24/hour Summary Description The Lead Inspector Packer is responsible for inspecting thermoformed products, packaging finished goods according to customer specifications, and leading Packer/Inspector activities throughout the production process. This role provides training, guidance, and support to team members while ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are met. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead, train, and direct Packer/Inspectors and daily production activities • Monitor production processes and complete production reports • Track and report scrap and production data as required • Remove completed thermoformed sheets from thermoforming machines • Visually inspect products and separate non-conforming materials according to quality standards • Report quality concerns and non-conforming products to operators and Quality personnel • Assemble cartons and packaging materials • Remove individual parts from thermoformed sheets and stack according to specifications • Pack finished products into cartons and seal boxes according to customer requirements • Maintain accurate part counts and production records • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment • Train new Packer/Inspectors on procedures, quality standards, and packing methods • Coordinate secondary operations and support continuous improvement initiatives • Use calipers and measuring instruments to verify specifications when required • Recommend improvements to specification sheets and packing procedures • Perform additional duties as assigned We’d Love to Hear From You If • You have experience in a manufacturing or production environment • You have at least 1 year of Packer/Inspector experience • You possess strong leadership and training abilities • You have a solid understanding of quality control procedures • You can read and interpret job specification sheets • You can read, write, and perform basic math calculations • You have excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills • You have strong written and verbal communication skills • You can continuously stand, walk, reach, and lift throughout the shift • You are self-motivated and willing to support team success • Experience with IQMS is preferred Physical Requirements • Continuous standing, walking, reaching, and movement throughout the shift • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. • Good vision and manual dexterity • Exposure to heat, greases, lubricants, and manufacturing conditions • Ability to bend, climb, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions Benefits At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources • Paid time off and holidays • Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage • Tuition reimbursement Equal Opportunity Employer TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.