Packaging Operator I- 2nd Shift

Joyce/Dayton Corp • Portland, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Operator I is responsible for preparing finished products for packaging and shipment. This includes tasks such as building crates, inspecting, weighing, labeling, and documenting products. This is an hourly, non-exempt position that reports to the Assembly & Fulfillment Supervisor. Key responsibilities involve constructing crates and boxes to securely hold products, weighing and labeling packages, inspecting packages to ensure compliance with shipping regulations, and monitoring finished goods throughout the packaging process. The role also requires reading and comparing packaging and paint requirements to prints/specifications, visually inspecting parts for imperfections, performing necessary testing and documentation for customers, and communicating inventory concerns. The company values trustworthiness, adaptability, approachability, and curiosity.

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Basic crane and forklift experience including forklift certification (or the ability to be trained/certified)
• Basic product knowledge, blueprint reading skills, and record-keeping abilities.
• Capable of understanding and following routing information.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management.
• Troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to effectively train new employees.
• Proven ability to inspect work and meet quality expectations.
• Ability to identify and share process improvement ideas.
• Ability to operate saws and hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of proven experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Construct crates and/or boxes to properly and securely hold products for shipment.
• Weigh and label packages as required.
• Inspect packages to ensure they meet shipping regulations.
• Monitor and inspect finished good products throughout the packaging/crating process.
• Read and compare packaging & paint requirements to print/specs.
• Visually inspect parts during packaging/crating and take any necessary actions to correct imperfections.
• Perform testing and complete documentation as required by the customers.
• Monitor and communicate inventory concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED