Packer -

Shifts available: 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 10:30 PM) and 3rd Shift (10:30 PM – 6:30 AM) with a $1 shift premium. Starting pay: $18/hour.

About the role

The Packer visually inspects finished parts and places them in the proper packaging to ensure on-time, high-quality shipments that optimize departmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Periodically check parts being packaged for visual defects, missing operations, or missed parts.
• Read tags on containers and verify part numbers are correct and all processes are completed by using a visual sample.
• Understand and follow quality requirements within the department; teach these requirements to new employees (both P&C and temporary).
• Report any non-conforming or mislabeled product to Quality Assurance.
• Efficiently package parts using the proper information, labels, and containers; clean off all old labels from containers.
• Read and fill customer orders; distinguish between P&C order numbers and customer order numbers.
• Use visual aids and instructions to complete order requirements; know the location of parts and supplies within the department.
• Return tools after use.
• Perform operations in Pack Manager to package parts for shipment to customer standards.
• Perform Radio Frequency (RF) transactions to maintain inventory integrity on a “First In – First Out” (F.I.F.O.) basis; report errors for inventory adjustment.
• Create customer labels using the RF system and report errors.
• Organize and maintain the efficiency of your personal work area.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and management to enhance teamwork.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
• Maintain consistent attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO, IATF 16949, and safety regulations.
• Accept instructions and duties positively.
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Exhibit attributes of a positive role model (professionalism, personal integrity, positive attitude) for employees and managers to emulate.
• Assist in maintaining company values (Integrity, People, Customers, Safety, We Can If…Do What It Takes, and Ownership) daily through thoughts and actions.

Requirements

• Ability to learn the difference between Pridgeon & Clay order numbers and customer order numbers.
• Ability to learn the location of parts and supplies within the department.
• Ability to learn how to perform Radio Frequency (RF) transactions.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Excellent work records, including attendance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan including premium medical and prescription coverage starting at $5.00 per week for employee coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safe, team-oriented work environment with leadership that values your input.
• Opportunity to participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving events.
• Positive work/life balance.
• Opportunity for career growth—over 70% of leaders have been promoted from within.