Packing Operator - 1st Shift

Steel Partners • Elizabeth City, NC

11h

About The Position

OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for
the commercial roofing and construction industries worldwide. Headquartered in
western Massachusetts, OMG is an equal opportunity employer prioritizing the
safety of our employees and customers. The company values integrity, teamwork,
diversity, trust, respect, commitment, and a passion for excellence. OMG is a
global company operating manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Illinois,
and Minnesota.

OMG currently operates in two Divisions: OMG Roofing Products and Fasten
Master®. OMG Roofing Products is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of
value-added components for the commercial roofing industry. The Fasten Master
Division manufactures and markets innovative, premium quality wood-to-wood
fasteners that are engineered to enable professional contractors to complete
building projects safer, faster, and easier. At OMG, we use safe machine
operating processes, hand-packing techniques, and effective lean manufacturing
principles to pack our products. This position routinely operates automated- and
semi–automated machines to pack parts according to specifications and Kanban
card requirements. The Packing Operator may also hand pack at times as product
needs demand. The Packing Operator must be a team player and committed to
delivering the best quality to our customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret safety instructions, job orders, quality specifications, and other related documents.
• Good written and verbal communication, and basic math skills.
• Strong math and mechanical reasoning skills.
• Ability to contribute as part of a team.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to work in high-noise areas and wear appropriate hearing protection devices.
• Manual material handling involving the need to grip, squeeze, and pinch.
• Ability to use a hard tined rake to move/break apart parts frequently.
• The position requires the ability to regularly stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and regularly lift/push/pull/carry up to 50
• Must be able to complete all essential job functions listed in the position responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety as the Number One Priority of all OMG employees.
• Set up the machine, observe machine operation, and ensure the product is packed according to specifications.
• Adjust specified tooling and set packing speeds and feed rates.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections as required.
• Observe all safety rules.
• Assist other Packing Operators with the machine set up, and stacking, marking, packing, and transporting the packed product.
• Maintain a neat and well-organized work area.
• Ability to contribute as part of a team.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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