Packer

 

Summary of Position

The Packer is responsible for operation of equipment used in the packaging of products at Sunshine Metals, Inc.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

As a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Packer. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require.  

 

• Pull and move material within warehouse using crane or fork truck, safely.

• Prepare packaging material for shipping according to customer requirements.

• Assemble skids and other shipping containers as needed.

• Measure dimensions and gauge material with micrometer.

• Confirm material specifications on inventory tags for orders being shipped.

• Stage material for shipping according to bill of ladings.

• Generate inventory tags to be placed on material being received.

• Enter inventory tag data into computer system.

• Obtain appropriate signatures on bills of lading.

• Maintain shipping supplies.

• Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.

• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers and calipers.

• Adhere to all Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations and quality standards.

• Adhere to all Sunshine Metals’ handbook policies and procedures. 

 

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Computer skills necessary

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Good reading and math skills

• Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills

• Ability to measure using different tools

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction

• Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers

• Strong work ethic; self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in warehouse 

• Fork truck experience

 

Physical Requirements

Physical demands can include but not limited to:  

• Sitting

• Standing

• Use of hands or fingers

• Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing

• Bending/Climbing

• Speaking and Listening

• Close vision (clear vision at 36 inches or less)

 

Weights to be lifted:  

• Up to 50 pounds—With assistance and/or of a lifting device

 

Weights to be pushed/pulled:

• Up to 50 pounds—With assistance and/or of a lifting device

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) Matching

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

Working Conditions

Good working conditions.  Frequent visual/auditory attention and involvement required to place tags on appropriate materials. Requires continuous use of computer to receive and give information.  

 

Exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, humidity.