Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Omaha team, located in Omaha, NE. As an Inspector Packer you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. This role is responsible forthe inspection of containers and lids for quality while packing containers and lids from injection molding and/or printing machines.

Essential Duties:

Gather packaging materials for specific products being produced, to include boxes, liners, tape, stickers and dividers.
Assemble and tape boxes and trays.
Line and prepare boxes for packaging.
Remove product from re-stackable table and pack finished product per Packaging and Handling (P&H) notes.
Visually inspect product and packaging to requirements, including color, size and configuration; for printed or IML products verify correct product data against lamination.
Reject product that does not meet quality requirements.
Place product in boxes, seal boxes and place boxes on pallets.
Identify box with appropriate case labeling.
Communicate with Supervisor and other Production personnel about equipment status and production needs.
Maintain accurate data in assigned station computer logs (i.e. scrap barrel assignments, inspections, case data and product status.)
Meet safety, housekeeping, performance, and attendance standards.
Report food safety issues to management.
Other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Abilities required:

Capability to utilize problem solving skills.
Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/activities/goals.
Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
Display highest ethical standards.
Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Basic computer skills with the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
Upholds and supports organizational goals and values.
Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, squat or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 42 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electric shock. The noise level in work environment is loud.

In this role, you may be required to use, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials such as: metal working fluids, alcohol, waste oil and other routine industrial chemicals. Safety Data Sheets are available for all materials in which you may be exposed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Core Values Drive Us!

Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo?
Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the “wow” factor?
Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done?

What’s in it for you? As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

Health, dental and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short term disability
Generous 401k match
Generous Time Off
Annual company activities

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