Product Packager

Wagstaff•Hebron, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Wagstaff, Inc. is a family-owned American engineering and manufacturing leader in the global aluminum industry. For more than 80 years, the company’s success has been built on a foundation of innovation, service, integrity, and quality. Wagstaff proudly manufactures 100% of its products in the United States at its facilities in Spokane, Washington, and Hebron, Kentucky. The product packaging is responsible for preparing, inspecting, and packaging finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and are ready for shipment. Duties include cleaning and de-burring materials, assembling shipping containers, labeling products, and maintaining accurate documentation. The position also involves safely operating equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and hand tools while maintaining an organized and efficient work environment. Candidates should be committed to quality, safety, teamwork, and following established procedures, with flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read and accurately interpret a tape measure and basic work instructions
Proficiency in using basic hand tools
Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform final inspections and identify defects
Ability to follow established procedures, safety standards, and quality guidelines
Basic math and problem-solving skills
Ability to lift, move, and handle materials safely and work on your feet for extended periods
Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation and a clean work area
Effective teamwork and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and pallet jacks
Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Familiarity with packaging processes, material handling, and shipping preparation
Willingness to cross-train and support team members across functions
Experience with quality systems or inspection documentation
Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with a variety of materials (wood, cardboard, etc.)
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality
Flexibility to work overtime or adjust schedules to meet production needs

Responsibilities

Clean, de-bur and package material for shipping utilizing appropriate processes
Final inspection on finished product; reject damaged product or materials
Assemble wood, cardboard, or other specified materials - containers, skids, and other shipping support materials including picking preassembled containers - as specified, or required for the product and order
Cut materials using a pre-determined BOM to include creation of BOM
Use package construction databases to generate cut list and container sizes when required
Maintain proper and accurate paperwork including completion of inspection documentation
Label or mark material with appropriate information prior to packaging
Follow documented departmental procedures of the Wagstaff Quality System
Unload material while safely utilizing forklifts, cranes and pallet jacks
Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure efficiency and productivity
Maintain a high degree of quality
Perform safe operations of mechanical and hand tools
Abide by company policies
Work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
Willingness to cross train or train other co-workers
Other duties as assigned