Position: Lead Inspector Packer
Location:Huntley (F135 Main – 11320 E. Main Street, Huntley, IL 60142)
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday – Thursday | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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.