Packaging Operator- 2nd Shift

Joyce/Dayton • Portland, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare finished product for packaging and shipment which includes the building of crates, inspection, weighing, labeling and documenting. This is an hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Group Leader.

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Preferably 1 year of proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Strong writing skills.
• Capable of working closely with other employees to meet customer requirements.
• Ability to perform testing and complete documentation as required by our customers.
• Ability to monitor and communicate inventory concerns.

Nice To Haves

• Trustworthiness- We earn trust through honesty, integrity and reliability.
• Adaptable- We are able to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment.
• Approachable- We are open minded, friendly, engaging, understanding and empathetic; being comfortable engaging in challenging conversations.
• Curious- We improve the organization by seeking information and knowledge to continually grow and learn and reduce moments of uncertainty and ambiguity.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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