Packaging Specialist

We are a small business located in Brighton, Michigan seeking a Packaging Specialist to help with our growing e-commerce business. The person in this position would be responsible for fulfilling online orders, managing customer orders and inventory tracking. In addition, you would be responsible for some customer service, responding to emails, returning phone calls, etc. relating to customer orders.

We sell immune boosting products in glass containers that need to be carefully packed for USPS to pick up daily. This is an entry level position with potential for growth into customer service/marketing positions. We work year round however our "busy" season is September through March. The ideal candidate would be available to start as soon as possible. Flexibility is key. No experience required.

This position is ideal for those looking to work 20-30 hours per week, Monday through Friday preferably. Once trained, hours will allow for some flexibility. Ideal hours would be from 9am-2pm.

Position Summary: Packaging Associate - Packer is responsible for the packaging of a variety of manufactured products. The Packer position is a support role for several areas of of our business including but not limited to; fulfilling online orders, creating shipping labels, printing, sorting, labeling and boxing orders. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee and can be discussed further at the time of interview.

Responsibilities:

• Perform production duties such as creating shipping labels, printing, manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling operations and sorting
• Move product and inventory
• Report defective materials
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations. Clean office space/sweeping/vacuum/ trash removal etc.
• Perform related duties as required by supervision
• Break down cardboard for recycling.
• Customer service

Physical Demands:

• May be required to stand for long periods of time
• May involve some repetitive motions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds or be able to move multiple boxes of mason jars through out one day,
• May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of jars from containers
• Do to the open environment of the warehouse, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include heat, humidity and cold.

Requirements:

• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization
• Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
• Maintain the production pace of other team members'
• Experience with Shopify is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person