Print Production Packout

G&J Pepsi•Reynoldsburg, OH

About The Position

The Packout team member at Middlestreet Graphics assists the Packout lead with assembling, packing, and quality-checking projects, and organizing distribution of graphic and display production jobs to support production profitability goals. The role prepares finished goods for shipment according to job-specific standards, sets up and runs packout lines, helps maintain a productive team environment, and coordinates job paperwork and shipping arrangements. It also involves preparing and assembling point-of-sale materials, recording quality-control results, communicating work status and issues, and ensuring outbound materials meet paperwork and shipping expectations. The employee follows company, safety, OSHA, AIB, Pepsi, and applicable legal requirements, uses a warehouse management system, and operates powered industrial trucks as trained and authorized. The position works an assigned schedule and overtime as needed to meet workload demands.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
One to three 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.
Internal customer-service skills.
Ability to count accurately, identify discrepancies, and make corrections.
Ability to work quickly, independently, and efficiently, and to multitask.
Effective communication skills and ability to develop good working relationships with employees.
Ability to adapt to change, read and write, and perform basic math such as addition and subtraction.
Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift and graphic-design finishing equipment, including printers, laminators, electric cutters, and binding equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of Point of Sale production experience, such as preparing POP displays and signs, is strongly preferred.
Beverage industry experience is 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 run a packout line, making adjustments as needed to support productivity.
Work with and lead associates and temporary workers to establish a team environment.
Organize products, equipment, raw materials, and other materials for safe storage and shipment according to company standards.
Assist in preparing POS materials using equipment such as printers, cutters, and laminators, and assemble final materials according to standards.
Perform print, assembly, and kit-packing quality control, and record results on QC sheets.
Prepare and coordinate job-ticket processes before shipments.
Determine suitable shipping methods and communicate them to the team and shipping personnel.
Problem-solve and make adjustments to meet client expectations.
Communicate work status and other relevant information verbally and in writing with coworkers, shipping, the Packout supervisor, and management.
Assist employees with needs and issues, report concerns to the supervisor, and hold employees accountable for their roles and tasks.
Follow company policies, standards, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable laws, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Work within a warehouse management system.
Ensure outbound materials have proper paperwork and meet shipping expectations.
Operate powered industrial trucks, including forklifts and motorized pallet jacks, in compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
Work the assigned schedule, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work overtime as needed to meet workload demands.
Perform other related duties as required.