Special Packaging - 1st Shift

Special Packaging

Job Summary: Package rugs for special orders according to customer's specifications. Re-work rugs that have been packaged or are incorrect. Helps the shipping department as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Labels and or re-labels rugs.
• Bags and or un-bags rugs.
• Fills special order boxes and cages.
• Packages rugs according to specific specifications.
• Helps out shippers when needed (filling trucks etc.).
• Build pallets/display boxes/display cages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team.
• Ability to get along with teammates.
• Ability to come to work for each scheduled shift.

Education and Experience:

• None required

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous standing and walking.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect product.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Critical Job Demands:

The following information describes the physical activities that are performed during the normal 8 hr. workday by the employee performing this job classification. The percentage of the normal workday that the physical activity is conducted will be identified as follows:

• Rarely up to .5 hr. in an 8 hr. workday or 1-5% of workday
• Occasionally up to 3 hrs. in an 8 hr. workday 6-33% of workday
• Frequently up to 5.5 hrs. in an 8 hr. workday 34-66% of workday
• Continuously up to 8 hrs. in an 8 hr. workday 67-100% of workday

1) Lift: (Continuously) from floor up to 6'.

2) Carry: (Occasional) moving rugs or materials from one spot to another.

3) Handgrip: (Continuous) to move, bag or hold rugs, cut, and staple wood and boxes.

4) Forward Bending/Reaching While Standing: (Frequently) to move and align rugs in cages and to pick up rugs from floor or pallets and or cages.

5) Standing/Walking: (Continuous)

6) Vision: (Continuous) to tell the difference between the yarn colors. To inspect the rug and the border. To walk and navigate pathways.

Worksite Weights and Measurements:

• Rugs ranging in weight from 1lb to 75 lbs.
• Bagging station height: 3' to 4' high.

Potential Job Hazards:

• Sliding miter saw:
• • Serious cuts or amputation of fingers or hands.
  • Sawdust in eyes.
• Pneumatic stapler:
• • A staple in hand or foot.
  • Accidental discharge.
• Scissors:
• • Cutting or stabbing self in fingers or hand.
• Utility knife:
• • Cutting or stabbing self in fingers or hand.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses when using saw or stapler – required.
• Cut-proof glove on non-dominant hand when using utility knife – recommended.