Packer

Daikin Applied Americas • Reno, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packer prepares, cuts, secures, and assembles crates to protect products from damage. The role follows safety and operational policies, procedures, and work instructions, and safely transports materials throughout the facility using manual and powered industrial vehicles, including pallet jacks and forklifts. The Packer uses basic computer programs, Warehouse Management System (WMS) functions, and handheld scanners to complete daily tasks, identifies and escalates quality issues, and works to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards. The position also involves maintaining clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards and performing other duties as assigned.

This is a manufacturing-environment position requiring frequent physical activity, including consistently lifting, moving, and carrying up to 35 pounds, standing for most of the shift, and using hand tools for extended periods. The role is based at a climate-controlled facility in Reno, Nevada, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting wage is $21.00.

Requirements

• High school education or GED, or a minimum of two years of related experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials and stand for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to use hand tools for extended periods.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Attention to detail, including the ability to read diagrams, perform basic math, use measuring devices, and follow step-by-step instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and operational policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Prepare, cut, secure, and assemble crates to prevent product damage.
• Safely transport materials throughout the facility using manual and powered industrial vehicles, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Read diagrams, use math and measuring devices, and follow step-by-step instructions.
• Use basic computer programs, Warehouse Management System (WMS) functions, and handheld scanners to complete daily tasks.
• Identify quality issues and escalate them as appropriate.
• Meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Lift, move, and carry up to 35 pounds consistently throughout the shift.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Multiple medical insurance plan options, plus dental and vision insurance.
• Company-provided life insurance, with optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage.
• Short-term disability and optional employee-paid voluntary long-term disability.
• 120 hours of paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date.
• 88 hours of company-paid holidays.
• 40 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of continuous service.
• Referral bonus program.
• Growth opportunities.
• Climate-controlled facility.

What This Job Offers

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