Packer (2nd Shift)

Samuel, Son & Co.•Fontana, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing production duties including manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling, sorting, and stacking of aluminum extrusions. The role requires inspecting extrusions for visual defects, straightening and aligning them as needed, and ensuring accurate measurements, counts, and tags. The Packer will use shrink wrap and other protective materials for packaging, assist with extrusion transfer processes, and help load and stage material for shipment. Reporting defective materials, unsafe conditions, or quality concerns to the supervisor immediately is crucial. The role also includes performing basic visual quality inspections, maintaining a clean work area according to 5S standards, and adhering to all company safety policies, including PPE requirements and lockout/tagout procedures. Compliance with environmental and housekeeping standards, maintaining production pace with team members, and working collaboratively in a team-based manufacturing environment are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

6 months to 1 year experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
Ability to accurately read and use a measuring tape.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
Experience using power tools and production equipment preferred.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible shifts as required.
Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment under varying conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform production duties including manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling, sorting, and stacking of aluminum extrusions.
Inspect extrusions for visual defects including surface imperfections, bow, twist, dents, and dimensional discrepancies.
Straighten and align extrusions as needed prior to packaging.
Ensure bundle measurements, counts, and tags are accurate.
Pack extrusions using shrink wrap and other protective materials per specification.
Remove spacers and assist with extrusion transfer processes.
Assist with loading and staging material for shipment.
Report defective materials, unsafe conditions, or questionable quality concerns to the supervisor immediately.
Perform basic visual quality inspections and verify conformance to customer specifications.
Maintain a clean and organized work area (5S standards).
Follow all company safety policies including PPE requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
Comply with company environmental and housekeeping standards.
Maintain production pace in coordination with team members.
Work collaboratively in a team-based manufacturing environment.
Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds independently.
Bend, twist, squat, kneel, and climb throughout shift.
Reach above shoulder level and below waist level repeatedly.
Use hands for power grasping, fine manipulation, repetitive motion, and push/pull operations.
Maintain hand-eye coordination for inspection tasks.
Visually inspect materials at close range and distance.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts.