Position: Pouch Assistant (Day Shift)
Location: Hickory, NC
Pay Rate: $18.76/hour + $2.00/hour shift differential for night shift
Shift Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (2-2-3 schedule)
Hours: 7am to 7pm

Summary Description

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Pouch Assistant plays a key role in ensuring efficient and accurate production and packaging of TOPPAN products. This position requires strong attendance, a commitment to quality, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and works well collaboratively to meet production goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspect and pack pouches from assigned machines to ensure products meet order specifications and quality standards

• Operate all bag machines safely and efficiently

• Follow all food safety and regulatory compliance requirements

• Review production orders for accuracy and proper setup

• Verify sealers are properly closed and functioning

• Monitor strip rolls for proper placement

• Record start counts and production data accurately

• Work closely with Set-Up team members to confirm order accuracy and machine readiness

• Perform minor machine adjustments including eye positioning, wicket pins, and lip/print alignment

• Conduct regular quality checks and complete QC documentation as required

• Build and label boxes with correct counts, machine numbers, and order details

• Seal and move completed boxes according to order instructions

• Complete end-of-order documentation accurately

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Communicate key information during shift transitions

• Assist with physical inventory counts as directed

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You have experience working in a high-speed manufacturing environment

• You pay strong attention to detail

• You are committed to quality and safety

• You communicate effectively with team members

• You have a proactive problem-solving mindset

• You are willing to work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

• You can maintain strong attendance and reliability in a production environment

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ 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.