Packer

Job Description

Position: Packer (Warehouse Assistant I)

Hours: Monday-Thursday 2pm-Midnight (Overtime based on Business Needs)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive order to be packed
• Obtain the correct size pallet/skid materials needed
• Locate all material available for the order
• Inspect the material according to quality standards before it is packed
• Measure material, to ensure proper dimensions, square and material accurately reflects what was ordered
• Pack the order according to customer specifications
• Prepare material for shipment per customer specification (example: place of labels, band or prep for wrapping, etc)
• Complete all documentation for order
• Operate platform lift and/or forklift

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to learn the safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Ability to learn the NEMA and total quality standards applicable to the Finishing department.
• Ability to learn product and packing procedures applicable to job function.
• Ability to read customer orders and customer specifications.
• Must be able to visually differentiate patterns and colors.
• Skilled in hand and eye coordination.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/Equivalency or will consider a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience: 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Working Conditions

• Physical requirements: Medium to Heavy Work – tasks involving pushing/pulling and standing or using force equal to handling materials up to 75 pounds plus walking and standing during a minimum of a 10-hour shift.
• Ability to work around and move across uneven work surfaces.
• Environment: Located in an indoor area with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which may cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness.