Associate, Packaging

Masco Corporation•Cokato, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate, Packaging packages finished goods according to work instructions and production schedules, inspects products and packaging materials for quality, and accurately labels and documents packaged products. The role operates and monitors packaging equipment, performs routine cleaning and basic maintenance, and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety procedures, and company policies. It also includes reporting equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, and safety hazards; handling materials and staging products for warehouse or shipping; disassembling staged rooms; and building crates and pallets. The associate supports continuous improvement and collaborates with production, quality, warehouse, and maintenance teams. This position is based in a manufacturing and production environment, with exposure to moving machinery and noise. Work may require overtime, weekends, or shift work based on business needs. The role involves extended periods of standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand movements, and working in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of warehouse or production experience.
Comfort using saws, pneumatic tools, drills, and other hand tools to build crates and pallets.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic math and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Attention to detail and quality.
Strong safety awareness.
Ability to meet production goals and deadlines.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Effective teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment or process issues.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand movements.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous packaging experience in manufacturing; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Package finished goods according to work instructions and production schedules.
Inspect products and packaging materials for quality defects and compliance with specifications.
Label and document packaged products accurately.
Operate packaging equipment, including conveyors, sealers, wrappers, palletizers, and labeling machines.
Monitor packaging lines to ensure efficient operation and minimize downtime.
Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of packaging equipment.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety procedures, and company policies.
Identify and report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, or safety hazards.
Assist with material handling, palletizing, and staging finished products for warehouse or shipping operations.
Disassemble staged rooms using hand tools.
Assist in building crates and pallets.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Work collaboratively with production, quality, warehouse, and maintenance teams.