Print Production Packout

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.•Reynoldsburg, OH

About The Position

The Packout team member at Middlestreet Graphics assists the Packout lead with assembling, packing, and quality-controlling projects, and organizing the distribution of graphic and display production jobs. The role helps the company meet production profitability goals by preparing finished goods for shipment, coordinating job-ticket and shipping processes, and ensuring outbound materials meet required standards and expectations. The position also supports POS material preparation and assembly, helps maintain a productive team environment, and communicates work status and issues to coworkers, shipping, supervisors, and management. It includes working in a warehouse management system, following safety and company standards, and operating powered industrial trucks and production finishing equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
1–3 years of previous packout experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to read and understand Artios CAD drawings.
Ability to be trained to operate a forklift, pallet rider, and/or pallet jack.
Knowledge of packout and distribution environments and inventory systems.
Ability to count accurately, identify discrepancies, and make corrections.
Ability to work quickly, independently, and efficiently; multitask; adapt to change; and communicate effectively with other employees.
Ability to develop good working relationships, read and write, and perform basic math functions such as addition and subtraction.
Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift and graphic-design finishing equipment, including a printer, laminator, electric cutter, and binding equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of Point of Sale production experience, such as preparing POP displays and signs, strongly preferred.
Beverage industry knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare finished goods, including signs, POP displays, banners, shelf talkers, and fleet graphics, for packout according to job-specific standards.
Set up and operate a packout line, making adjustments to maximize productivity.
Work with and lead associates and temporary workers to establish a team environment.
Organize products and materials for storage and shipment according to company standards, including safe storage practices.
Assist in preparing POS materials using printers, cutters, laminators, and other related equipment, and assemble finished materials to required standards.
Perform print, assembly, and kit-packing quality control and record results on quality-control sheets.
Prepare and coordinate job-ticket processes before shipments; determine appropriate shipping methods and communicate them to the team and shipping staff.
Problem-solve and make adjustments to meet client expectations.
Communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers, shipping, the packout supervisor, and management about work status and issues.
Assist employees with needs and issues, report concerns to the supervisor, and hold employees accountable for staying on task.
Follow company policies, procedures, safety requirements, OSHA requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, and applicable laws; wear required personal protective equipment.
Work in and navigate a warehouse management system.
Work the assigned schedule, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work overtime as needed to meet workload demands.
Ensure outbound materials have proper paperwork and meet shipping expectations.
Operate powered industrial trucks, including forklifts and motorized pallet jacks, in accordance with safety standards and company procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.