Assembly & Packaging Packer

Assembly & Packaging Packer


Company
Lippert
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
16.85–17.00 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
Jooble

Job Description
We are the leading supplier of components to the recreational vehicle and residential housing industries, as well as adjacent industries including bus, cargo and equestrian trailer, marine, and heavy truck. With over 90 facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, Italy, and the United Kingdom, our more than 10,000 team members work together to bring innovative product solutions to market every day.
We're striving to make lives better through meaningful relationships with our co-workers, our customers, and our communities. Healthcare + Dental + Vision + 401k with Employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday, personal and vacation days
• Local and national discounts
• Responsible for packing job according to specifications.
• Wrap protective material around product.
• Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process.
• Some assembly required.
• Cleans packaging containers.
• Maintains the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule in order to meet customer demands
• Can be hot or cold depending on outside environmental conditions
• Peak times may require longer work period in order to meet the customer demands
• This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; weekend and overnight work is also necessary.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

High school diploma or GED
• Able to identify that product meets quality and productivity standards
• Ability to focus on details to guarantee production of high quality products
• Ability to read and follow documented procedures and standards
• Willing and available to work overtime to reach goals
• Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Pay Rate: $16.85 - $17.00 per hour
Freedman by Lippert determines pay based on several factors, including but not limited to the position being offered, education, skills, work experience, and other factors permitted by law. Freedman by Lippert offers Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K with employer match, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off and Sick Time. Freedman by Lippert is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.
Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q What hourly rate including overtime applies to plumber positions in the United States starting January 2026?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, plumbers receive a base rate of $32.45 per hour with time-and-a-half at $48.68 per hour for all hours over 40 in a workweek as of January 1 2026. This rate applies nationwide under the Fair Labor Standards Act for non-exempt plumbing roles. Union contracts in 12 states add an additional $4.25 per hour shift differential.
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Job seekers must upload a completed ETA Form 9089, current plumbing license, and proof of apprenticeship completion to the Department of Labor's job bank system. A valid Social Security card and state-issued photo ID are required for I-9 verification within three business days of hire. Background check authorization forms must also be signed before any conditional offer.
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