Packager, General Labor

About the role

Looking to start your career in manufacturing or production? Ready to join a company with stability, growth, and a strong reputation for quality? Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Unracking: Remove finished parts from production racks safely and efficiently.
• Inspect parts during unracking for visible defects or damage.
• Sort and organize unracked parts for packaging or next process step.
• Packaging: Package parts according to work instructions, customer specifications, and safety guidelines.
• Apply labels, tags, or other identification as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized packaging area.
• Operate packaging tools and equipment as needed.
• Quality Inspection: Perform visual inspections to identify defects such as scratches, dents, or coating issues.
• Use basic measuring tools (e.g., calipers, gauges) to verify product dimensions when required.
• Record inspection results and report non-conforming parts to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow quality control procedures and escalate issues as necessary.

Requirements

• Entry-level candidates welcome — no prior manufacturing experience required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred (not required).
• Ability to read and understand work orders and safety instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (not required).
• Ability to read and understand work orders and safety instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Skills

• Dependable.
• Safety-focused.
• Hands-on.
• Fast-paced.

Benefits

• Next-Day Pay.
• Quarterly Incentive Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Starting at $18.00/hour. Performance/Pay Review after 90 days + Same Day Pay.

Schedule

1st Shift (700 AM - 330 PM, Monday-Friday) Occasional Saturdays as needed.