Packaging & Assembly Specialist

This is not your typical packaging job!  In addition to securely wrapping our high-end fire pits, water features and planter containers, you will complete assembly tasks such as wiring, electrical work, natural gas plumbing, soldering, and installing wood seating.  We also provide cross training in other departments to help you obtain new skills and knowledge.  We maintain a clean and safe work environment with a proven track record of compliance by implementing safeguards, providing training, personal protective equipment and communication that promote safe working conditions for our employees.  All supplies and tools are provided (no need to bring tools from home or spend your own money).  Apply today if you’re looking for a job that will keep you moving all day, learning new skills and provides career growth opportunities.  

Benefits - Packaging & Assembly Specialist

• 10 paid holidays yearly

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Stipend for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Competitive pay with regular pay increases
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Cross training and growth opportunities
• Exceptional facility that is clean, safe, organized and well lit
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling for employees 
• Retirement saving plan with 401K company match program
• Your safety is our priority - safe and clean workplace that goes above required guidelines 
• Regular staff meetings to increase communication
• Summer and Holiday Parties
• Employee recognition 
• Monthly social events 
• Free coffee, tea, and espresso
• Onsite food market

Qualifications & Skills - Packaging & Assembly Specialist

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience building and assembling.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Packaging and assembly experience is preferred.
• Experience using standard hand tools for installation of accessories including casters, wood seating and cladding, LED lighting and light wiring, fire pit burner and light plumbing fittings and other options to products as specified in work order is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, general labor, construction, packaging, assembly, forklift or pallet jack experience is preferred.

Responsibilities & Duties - Packaging & Assembly Specialist

• Read and analyze work orders and drawings to determine packaging/assembly requirements.
• Inspect, weigh, and package products.
• Complete packaging processes with required quality, safety, and production standards.
• Complete assembly tasks such as wiring, electrical work, natural gas plumbing, soldering, and installing wood seating.
• Physical labor is a requirement of this position. Ability to work on feet all day and lift up to 75 pounds four feet in height. 
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization.
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.

Pay & Schedule - Packaging & Assembly Specialist

• Mon-Thur from 1:30 pm - 12:00 am.
• Hours may vary slightly depending on business needs and demands. Occasional Friday shifts, which will be overtime.
• $16-18 per hour, DOE.

Physical Requirements - Packaging & Assembly Specialist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.  Repetitive use of hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, walk, kneel, squat, twist and reach above shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift at least 75 pounds up to four feet in height.  The employee must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions, due to the openness of the manufacturing facility.