1st Shift Packer

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a 1st Shift Packer to join our team! The 1st Shift Packer is part of the Finishing Department and helps with packing and preparing packages for the warehouse to ship. This position reports to the Finishing Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Receives job assignments from Finishing Supervisor or Team Lead; reads job specifications
• Reviews job jacket to ensure all finishing, packaging, and shipping specifications are addressed
• Creates packing slips and bills of lading through the ERP system
• Uses manual pallet jack to move pallets of boxes
• Inspects products to ensure quality and integrity of work to include color, size, die cut, perforations, print, and quantity of packaged items to be shipped
• Assists in cutting, collating, wrapping, and packaging of converting jobs
• Completes paperwork for each job and packages finished goods for shipment to customer
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards

Key Characteristics We Are Looking For

• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to read a ruler
• Basic computer skills
• Dependability and Reliability: Able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, keep commitments, is punctual and on time, and is able to take responsibility and have accountability for own actions
• Problem Solving: Identifies and escalates problems in a timely manner; Gathers and communicates information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Initiative: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Acts as a team player that balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to pay close attention to detail, and understands the importance of accurate, high-quality work
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and positive attitude

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Primarily works in a manufacturing setting, which contains equipment and machinery that can be noisy and hazardous. Is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Is occasionally exposed to chemicals, some of which could be hazardous. Noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to walk, and use hands to handle or feel. Occasionally required to lift or move up to 40 pounds.

Pay

$18.00–$20.00/hour

Schedule

1st shift, Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, with occasional overtime