Shipper Packer (2nd -Shift)

KIK Consumer Products•Westlake, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Shipper Packer on 2nd Shift (1:00pm – 9:30pm - Monday – Friday; weekends per business need) who is responsible for staging materials, moving finished product, and loading shipments as required by customer specifications. Join our team as a Shipper Packer dedicated to our tableting operation, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring successful, accurate, and on-time shipments from our facility. This is an entry-level opportunity – we will train the right candidate on our equipment. This position has an hourly pay rate of $25.96, plus a $.50/hour shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to work a fixed 2nd shift schedule, plus overtime and weekends as business needs require.
Ability to safely wear respiratory protective equipment for extended periods while performing assigned job duties.
Ability to read and interpret bills of lading and shipping paperwork, and to accurately compare lot numbers and product information.
Ability to perform basic math calculations and complete production records.
Strong attention to detail, quality, and a safety-first mindset.
Reliable, dependable attendance and a willingness to learn.
Ability to work safely around chemicals and manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, established procedures, work rules, and and company standards.
Must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, functional capacity assessment, and drug screening.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions
Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity levels, and manufacturing environments
Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods

Nice To Haves

1 year of truck/trailer loading and unloading experience preferred.
1 year of sit-down forklift (fork truck) experience preferred.
Distribution center experience loading trailers with electric pallet jacks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support daily tableting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment by ensuring the accurate and timely movement of packaging materials and finished products.
Stage packaging materials and supplies – including buckets and slip sheets – for production runs.
Inspect products and material components for quality, accuracy, weight, and defects before delivering them to the production line.
Move finished product from the production line after confirming QA/QC is complete and product is in spec.
Shrink wrap palletized product, print and apply pallet labels, and prepare finished goods for shipment.
Safely operate a sit-down fork truck to load finished product onto drop trailers, including driving into box trailers; inspect trailers for holes in the roof or floor before loading.
Verify bills of lading, lot numbers, product type, and weight to ensure shipment accuracy.
Partner with the Shipping & Receiving Clerk to keep production running to plan and confirm counts through load-out.
Receive and store raw materials and packaging containers in designated areas.
Perform weekly and monthly inventory control counts on packaging containers and finished products.
Handle and re-stage any return shipments of finished products.
Complete housekeeping duties and follow all GMP and safety procedures.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor.