Picker/Packer

Job Description

Packer

Performs packaging duties for the shipment of Company products, Company-owned material, and Company Supplier material. Processes packed orders to accommodate the method of shipment. Loads product and material onto trucks to ship orders to destination. Uses the Company MRP system to document the packing, processing, and shipment of products and materials.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities:

• Determines proper packing material based on type of product or material. Builds cartons, tubes, skids, redi-crates and wood crates of different sizes to properly pack the product or material.

• Processes packed orders using the MRP system to accommodate the required method of shipment by scheduling in the UPS system or staging for other small box or LTL carrier pick up.

• Loads packed and processed material onto carrier trucks using pallet jacks, sit-down forklift, hoist, etc.

• Operates electrical and pneumatic tools, standard construction and mechanical tools, weight scales, and computer.

• Possesses beginning to basic knowledge of the subject matter.

Required Qualifications: Describe the minimum required education, experience (type and years), and skill/competencies

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

• No prior experience or training is required, although is preferred.

• Ability to read and comprehend, in ENGLISH, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to communicate in English in one-on-one and small group situations to other associates of the organization.

• Ability to use basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Preferred Qualifications: Describe qualifications preferred to enhance immediate job performance

• Elementary understanding in the use of a computer, preferably Windows-based.

• Prior experience with power tools and standard construction tools.

• Prior experience with Powered Industrial Trucks, i.e. forklifts, order pickers, powered pallet jacks, etc.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions: Delete the options below which do not describe the job’s physical demands required as part of primary essential responsibilities. Use the other section to clarify as applicable.

• Manufacturing Shop Environment, Moderate Computer Use

• Light Lifting (Frequent 25 lbs or less)

• Stooping

• Standing

• Walking

• Heavy Lifting (Occasional 25 lbs +)

Other (please specify):

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk, see, and hear.

• The associate is occasionally required to kneel and crouch.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, IL 60502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person