Packaging Tech - 1st Shift

HSM Company History  |  HSM HEART Company Values  |  Who is HSM to our customers? 

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways. 

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you! 

What You’ll Do

• Wrap, bag, box, strap, stack, and package furniture components and finished products using approved materials and specifications.
  
• Select the appropriate packaging materials to protect fabric, foam, metal, finished surfaces, and other components from damage.
  
• Verify part numbers, quantities, product configurations, and required components before completing each package.
  
• Sort, group, and kit components according to customer orders and packaging instructions.
  
• Apply labels, markings, and shipping identification accurately and clearly.
  
• Report missing components, incorrect materials, damaged products, and packaging discrepancies.
  
• Move completed packages to designated finished-goods, staging, or shipping areas.
  
• Assist with organizing, staging, and loading products for outbound shipments.
  
• Keep products and customer orders properly separated to prevent damage, contamination, or mix-ups.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by removing packaging waste, excess materials, and potential hazards.
  
• Rotate among trained packing, staging, material-handling, and production-support functions as business needs change.
  
• Support scheduled overtime when needed to meet production and shipping commitments.

What You Bring

• Previous experience in packaging, shipping, furniture manufacturing, warehousing, or another production environment is preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Ability to follow written instructions, visual standards, product specifications, and label requirements.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying part numbers, quantities, components, and customer orders.
• A safety-first approach to lifting, stacking, moving, and securing products.
• Ability to stay organized and accurate in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to learn multiple functions and adjust to changing products, priorities, and workloads.
• A dependable, team-oriented approach and willingness to help where needed.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.