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≈ $35k – $79k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Aurora)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 26, 2026. Pregis scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Pregis is a protective packaging manufacturer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, making on-demand paper, air cushion and foam systems, mailers, bubble cushioning, automated mailing and bagging equipment and temporary protective films. The company was formed in 2005 when Pactiv's protective and flexible packaging businesses were carved out, and it runs manufacturing plants across North America and Europe that serve e-commerce, industrial and retail customers. It hires machine, converting and coater operators, maintenance technicians, production supervisors, packaging and quality engineers and sales account managers.

Position Summary

The Adhesive Mixing and Waste Processing Operator safely prepares adhesive batches, processes waste adhesives and inks, and supplies coating operations with the correct materials. This position follows established Standard Work Practices, quality procedures, production schedules, and work instructions to prevent production delays and maintain safe, efficient operations.

 

Shifts: Nights-5AM-5PM based on a 2-2-3 schedule (overtime as needed based on business needs)

 

Mix adhesive components in a safe, effective manner.  Treat and process waste adhesives and inks.  Where applicable, adhere to the defined Standard Work Practices.  Mix adhesive per coating schedule to ensure that coaters do not go down waiting on adhesive.  Ensure that all materials and supplies are correct for product being produced per CSI and/or work instructions.

Knowledge: Must know and understand quality procedures, standard operating procedures, proper setups, basic math, and productivity requirements. Must know and understand the computer operating procedures for production reporting.2. Experience: Maximum time to perform satisfactorily in the job is 90 days.

High School diploma or equivalent 

Batch adhesives averaging about 30 to 48 drums per shift. Push force of 20-30 pounds required

Weigh out catalyst, defamer, water, and other additives 30 to 48 cycles per shift. <10# lifting req

[Load ink distiller with waste ink once per shift. 20 to 40 pounds lifting required

Load clean water tank with chlorine 1-2 times per shift. 25 pounds of lift required.

 

Load lime into waste processing building 1 time per shift. 40 pounds lifting required

Push trash tote outside. Push force between 30 to 120 pounds required

Load ADS with adhesive components 1 to 6 times per shift. Forklift Assisted

Pump waste adhesive to waste treatment building 5 to 15 cycles per shift

Job functions may change over time and may include other duties as assigned by management.

 

Pay Range: $18.00 - $21.00 an hour

 

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