Packer/laborer

Packer/laborer

JOB-10046365

Anticipated Start Date

April 20, 2026

Location

Valparaiso, IN

Type of Employment

Contract to Hire

Employer Info

Founded in 1818, our client is the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments and a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and other industrial markets. Diversity in their hiring process is a priority and most of their roles are contract to hire, and they offer an excellent benefit package.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Packer/laborer to join our client’s team. Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Packer/Laborer is responsible for monitoring and operating manual and highly automated production equipment

Job Description

These areas of responsibility will include but not be limited to:

• Working safely, following all plant rules, reporting all the misses and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Monitoring equipment condition and communicating any deficiencies to supervisor.
• Packing 25 kg (55 lbs.) bags (up to 600 in a 12-hour period)
• Assisting with ancillary processes (such as presses, bag filters, refeed, etc.)
• Cleaning out equipment during process changes and between batches as needed.
• Assisting Production Supervisor and Dry and Wet End Operators as needed.
• Taking samples of product throughout the whole process and maintaining sample identification.
• Proper labeling of product bags to ensure product traceability throughout the process.
• Accurately filling out necessary paperwork to record process information.
• Completes all other duties, as required or assigned.
• Frequent lifting (34-66% of the day)
• Must be able to lift up to 55lbs. repeatedly
• Constant standing (66-100% of the day)
• Frequent stair climbing (3 flights, approximately 12 times per day)
• Frequent overhead reaching (34-66% of the day)
• Constant use of upper extremities (67-100% of the day) Special Considerations:
• Ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Ability to negotiate on grated floors up to three stories high.

Skills Required

• Mechanical ability is helpful.
• Ability to work independently
• Frequent lifting (34-66% of the day)
• Must be able to lift to 55lbs. repeatedly
• Constant standing (66-100% of the day)
• Frequent stair climbing (3 flights, approximately 12 times per day)
• Frequent overhead reaching (34-66% of the day)
• Constant use of upper extremities (67-100% of the day) Special Considerations:
• Ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Ability to negotiate on grated floors up to three stories high.

Education and Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Additional Requirements        

• Shift hours: 12-hour rotation shift; 6pm-6am - week 1 (M, Tu, Sa, Su) Week 2 (W, Th, Fr)
• Train on: Days

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.