1st Shift Converting Team Leader

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

1st Shift LEAD OPERATOR- CONVERTING DEPARTMENT (CC)

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate converting lines and support high-quality product.
• Reviews order specifications to ensure the packaging supplies, labels and raw materials are available to produce a product that meets the customer's specifications.

• Observes and checks finished goods coming off the production lines and takes immediate corrective action to eliminate the causes of a sub-standard product.
• Remove and package finished rolls from machine.

• Monitors equipment to ensure it is operating properly and under shift supervisor oversight performs routine troubleshooting and operator-level maintenance on equipment.
• Complete daily production paperwork and troubleshoot stoppages and breakdowns.
• Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor may train team members operating procedures, safety, and quality policy procedures.
• Periodically follow-up with new hires and temporary workers to ensure they are properly trained.
• Occasionally leads organized training efforts for their shift such as Big Joe training and other new process implementation.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the Converting Department and assist's Supervisors, who are responsible for hands-on training.
• Learn and comprehend all equipment so adjustments can be made if/when needed.
• Capable of leading a safe and productive shift in the absence of a Supervisor.
• And all other functions as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years' manufacturing experience in a production environment
• Knowledge of Converting technology and their properties preferred
• Able to work any 8-hour shift
• Knowledge of Windows, SAP and Microsoft Office preferred.

If interested please visit Pregis.com > Careers > Grand Rapids> Converting Team Lead to apply by close of business 10/31/2025.

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