Special Packaging/Packer

Job Title: Special Packaging/Packer - Seasonal

Location: Florence, WI

Reports To: Finishing Supervisor

Brand/Segment: Gathr Outdoors/Recreation

ABOUT THE COMPANY:Gathr Outdoors, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, is a diversified global company who designs and manufactures outdoor products and sporting goods. Each of Gathr’s core business platforms are recognized leaders in their respective markets and are trusted partners to some of the world’s most recognizable brands and retailers.

Gathr’s business segments include OUTDOOR (GCI Outdoor, ORCA Coolers, Klymit, Rightline Gear, Cascadia Vehicle Tents & WaterPORT) and RECREATION (PrideSports, Pride Manufacturing, Golf Scorecards, TriSport & MacNeill Engineering). Each segment is tasked with providing industry-leading product development, engineering, design and customer service/support to its worldwide customer base.

At Gathr Outdoors, we believe experiences are always more powerful when spent together outside. We are Better Together, Passionate by Nature, Blazing New Trails & Rugged for a Reason! Come join us...Everyone is welcome at our camp!

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ABOUT THE POSITION: The fundamental reason this position exists is to perform functions necessary to operate special packaging equipment to provide top quality finished products to customers. These customers could be in the form of internal resources or direct customer orders. This position may also shift into other positions as needed according to customer demand by resource.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate packaging equipment to meet customer demand and production goals

Goals per 8 hour shift: clam filler: combos = 110/hour/person, 30 count = 162/hour/person, wm = 105/hour/person; hayssen or scale: combos = 75/hour/person, 30 count = 124/hour/person, wm = 65/hour/person

Examples of equipment used: clam filler, hayssen bagger, tee loader, counting scale, automatic and hand held tape machines, pallet jack

• Properly record production/order fulfillment in our operating database
• Communicate with supervisors and maintenance personnel to maintain equipment efficiencies
• Uphold established quality standards for tees
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Work safely upholding our company PPE and Safety requirements (Ex. Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes where needed, gloves, labeling secondary containers, etc.…) Report safety concerns to management, including any guarding that has become compromised.
• Adhere to company policies and practices
• Embrace and demonstrate our Company Values

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to effectively manage time and resources in an organized manner
• Ability to read and understand requirements for customer and internal workorders
• Must have reliable transportation
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to understand basic math skills

SKILLS/PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change, demonstrates learning agility with desire to grow and develop
• Ability to build credible, effective relationships with employees and management
• Team player with a growth, development, and challenge accepted mindset
• Driven by customer focus with professional presence
• Self-directed, motivated and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and management through multiple forms of technology. Must be able to receive and convey information.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move about inside the Manufacturing building.
• Needs to have the ability to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Needs to be able to stand/move about their work area for entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works on the production floor area. The noise level is usually high and will require PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes) in all zones.
• Works in high temperature areas at different times of the year
• Works on cement floors with padding
• Moving parts on machinery

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Gathr Outdoors is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $15.01 - $16.36 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person