1st Shift Packaging Associate

Optimas Solutions Ltd; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas OE Solutions is seeking a 1st Shift Packaging Associate in Wood Dale, IL. You will operate computerized vision equipment to inspect and package product for shipment, including labeling and palletizing.

The role requires reading and following quality and safety policies, maintaining production records, and working at a steady pace. Previous warehouse experience and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are preferred; forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years relevant experience in warehouse setting preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and maintain records; handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Adherence to all quality policies and procedures.
• Operation of equipment.
• Clean up of equipment between jobs
• Performing preventative maintenance requirements
• Assisting with set-up of equipment
• Operation of equipment at targeted rate
• Validating proper operation of equipment
• Loading of unsorted product
• Scraping of non-conforming parts
• Packaging of conforming parts
• Inspection of product being sorted
• Boxing, labelling, and palletizing parts.
• Maintenance of production records
• Maintenance of lot control.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Decision Making

Team Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Reading Skills

Basic Math Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

1st Shift Packaging Associate

Hourly: $18.79-$25.79

Shift: 6:30am-3:00pm (Full Time)

About Optimas: Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.

Position overview

Position overview:
The Packaging Associate will operate computerized vision equipment to inspect and package product for shipment including labeling and palletizing.

Main responsibilities

• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Adherence to all quality policies and procedures.
• Operation of equipment.
• Clean up of equipment between jobs
• Performing preventative maintenance requirements
• Assisting with set-up of equipment
• Operation of equipment at targeted rate
• Validating proper operation of equipment
• Loading of unsorted product
• Scraping of non-conforming parts
• Packaging of conforming parts
• Inspection of product being sorted
• Boxing, labelling, and palletizing parts.
• Maintenance of production records
• Maintenance of lot control.

Key Competencies

• Mechanical Skills
• Decision Making
• Team Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Reading Skills
• Basic Math Skills
• Computer Skills

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years relevant experience required, warehouse setting preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and maintain records as required.Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Compensation

Compensation:
At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our employees. More information will be given throughout the process.

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #LI-Onsite