Packer - 2nd shift

Wakefield Thermal • Town of Hixon, WI

2d

About The Position

The Assembler/Packer inspects equipment and verifies safety devices and emergency switches at the beginning of each shift. The role involves reading work orders, following written and verbal instructions, recording production data, inspecting work pieces for cosmetic issues and obvious non-conformities, assembling parts or wrapping work pieces in appropriate packing materials, and checking part quality before forwarding items to the next operation. The employee uses measuring and inspection tools to verify parts against specifications, maintains cleanliness and housekeeping in the work area, and participates in company health and safety training while complying with relevant policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

This position requires frequent mental and visual attention, manual handling of objects and tools, and the ability to work in a hot environment. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise is usually moderate. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses, earplugs, safety shoes, and position-specific gloves.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• General computer knowledge.
• Ability to read work orders and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use tools such as a tape measure, height gauge, caliper, or square to verify specifications.
• Ability to work in a hot environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms; frequently stand; and occasionally walk, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment at the beginning of each shift and audit safety devices and emergency switches for operation.
• Read work orders, follow written and verbal instructions, and record production data.
• Inspect 100% of work pieces for cosmetic appearance and obvious non-conformities.
• Assemble parts or wrap work pieces in appropriate packing materials.
• Use measuring tools to verify work against specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and general department housekeeping.
• Ensure parts meet quality requirements before forwarding them to the next operation.
• Participate in established company health and safety training programs and comply with policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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