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Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Hourly

Shift: 2nd Shift

Work Status: On-site

Position Summary

The Packer III is responsible for detailed, multi-step packing, labeling and boxing finished products, using crate kits or building custom crates as needed. They follow standard practices and procedures to ensure that products are packed efficiently. They maintain necessary tools and materials needed for packing, keep their workspace clean and organized, and update work performed in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. 

Measures of success: 

• Meet Safety requirements; personal protective equipment always worn in the facility
• Meet or exceed daily production requirements
• 100% accuracy on any inventory transactions and quality requirements
• 100% adherence to processes and material usage, no deviations

Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follows detailed, multi-step instructions to pack finished products and any necessary materials manually in accordance with Manufacturing Process Sheets (MPS)and Bills of Material (BOM).
• Builds custom crates or uses crate kits for certain finished products; builds flange kits as necessary.
• Enters data into ERP for export and staging of shipments
• Reviews job information in ERP system daily to determine orders to process.
• Maintains inventory of materials needed for packing the production orders.
• Assembles and staples boxes by using a foot operated stapler.
• Obtains finished products that need packing based on orders in ERP system.
• Inspects materials, finished products and boxes at each step in the packing process to identify any visual defects.
• Labels and date stamps boxes.
• Inserts the finished products and any other necessary materials or paperwork into boxes.
• Places packed products in appropriate area per packing requirements.
• Rotates between different workstations as production needs require or to reduce fatigue.
• Examines work completed by team members for accuracy and continued operations as well as safety.
• Moves materials as needed.
• Uses forklift, chop saw, radial arm saw, nail gun and staple gun.
• Ensures maximum output for work area; manages time effectively in order to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes.
• Performs final inspection to ensure that products are accurately packed to specifications as described on the work order; reports any issues to Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Updates the ERP for work performed.
• Maintains required documentation as directed.
• Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and any unusual conditions to Team Lead and/or Supervisor.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition; ensures equipment is in good operating condition
• Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Adheres to all safety policies and wears personal protective equipment as required.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 6 months of experience using power tools
• Previous forklift experience preferred
• Ability to attain forklift license
• Capable of using basic measurement tools
• Competent to operate computer and complete basic data entry in systems
• Must successfully learn specific responsibilities as assigned and adhere to production procedures
• Proficient and functioning in job responsibilities and able to attain MPS training sign-off within 90 days
• Physical dexterity to manipulate common hand tools and power tools
• Ability to push, pull, lift and/or move materials of up to 30 lbs; capable of using hoists for materials over 30 lb 
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity, including standing and lifting
• Capable of following verbal and/or written instruction
• Good communication skills with the ability to work within a team setting
• Attention to detail is essential for success
• Well organized

Work Environment:

This position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent.  Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position reports into the site every workday. 
This position has no direct reports.