Packer
About The Position
The Packer reviews order and shipping documentation to determine packing requirements and priorities; inspects products; selects suitable packaging materials; and packs, labels, and verifies shipments. The role uses warehouse equipment as needed, assists with loading and unloading, helps maintain inventory accuracy, and supports stock replenishment and cycle counts. The Packer maintains a clean, safe, and efficient work area and follows warehouse procedures, quality standards, productivity goals, and safety requirements. Responsibilities and requirements may vary according to experience and assigned job step.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
- Helpers are preferred to have at least 6 months of documented field experience in their chosen craft discipline.
- Perform only jobs for which trained and/or authorized.
- Follow safe job practices and company safety rules, use required personal protective equipment, and report unsafe conditions or practices.
- Follow proper material handling and lifting techniques.
- Maintain warehouse housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
- Responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.
Nice To Haves
- At least 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline is preferred for helpers.
Responsibilities
- Review work orders, pick tickets, packing slips, and shipping instructions to determine packing requirements and shipment priorities.
- Inspect products for damage, defects, or discrepancies before packaging.
- Select appropriate packaging materials, including boxes, cartons, pallets, shrink wrap, and protective fillers.
- Pack products securely to prevent damage during handling and transportation.
- Label packages accurately and prepare shipments according to company and carrier requirements.
- Verify quantities, item descriptions, and order information before shipment.
- Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, tape machines, and barcode scanners as required.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials and shipments.
- Report shortages, overages, and damaged goods to help maintain inventory accuracy.
- Organize and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area.
- Comply with warehouse procedures, quality standards, and productivity goals.
- Assist with cycle counts, inventory checks, and stock replenishment activities as assigned.
- Collaborate with warehouse personnel, shipping staff, supervisors, and other departments to resolve order and inventory issues.
- Observe and comply with safety and project rules, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Perform other duties and activities as required.
- Perform only jobs for which trained and/or authorized; follow safe job practices and company safety rules; report unsafe conditions or practices; make safety suggestions; serve on the safety committee if requested; cooperate in accident investigations; and participate in safety meetings, pre-job briefings, task hazard analyses, and Job Safety Analyses.
- Follow proper material handling and lifting techniques and maintain warehouse housekeeping and cleanliness standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
