1st Shift Packer

Resource Label Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is hiring a 1st Shift Packer to join the Finishing Department. You will pack and prepare packages for shipment, read job specifications, and use the ERP system to generate packing slips and bills of lading.

The role reports to the Finishing Supervisor, with a 1st shift schedule (Mon–Fri, 6:30AM–3:00PM) and occasional overtime. Pay rate ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 months related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read job jackets and packing specifications.
• Basic math and measurement reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from Finishing Supervisor and follow specifications.
• Create packing slips and bills of lading via ERP system.
• Inspect products for color, size, print and quantity before shipping.
• Pack, wrap, and prepare items for shipment and keep area clean.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Dependability

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Pallet jack

Job description

As Resource Label Group continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee centric, collaborative culture that is technology driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients.
We are currently recruiting for a 1st Shift Packer to join our team! The 1st Shift Packer is part of the Finishing Department and helps with packing and preparing packages for the warehouse to ship. This position reports to the Finishing Supervisor.
Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.00/hour
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-3:00PM, with occasional overtime

Responsibilities

Receives job assignments from Finishing Supervisor or Team Lead; reads job specifications
Reviews job jacket to ensure all finishing, packaging, and shipping specifications are addressed
Creates packing slips and bills of lading through the ERP system
Uses manual pallet jack to move pallets of boxes
Inspect products to ensure quality and integrity of work to include color, size, die cut, perforations, print, and quantity of packaged items to be shipped
Assist in cutting, collating, wrapping, and packaging of converting jobs
Completes paperwork for each job and packages finished goods for shipment to customer
Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards

Key Characteristics We Are Looking For

• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to read a ruler
• Basic computer skills
• Dependability and Reliability: Able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, keep commitments, is punctual and on time, and is able to take responsibility and have accountability for own actions
• Problem Solving: Identifies and escalates problems in a timely manner; Gathers and communicates information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Initiative: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Acts as a team player that balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to pay close attention to detail, and understands the importance of accurate, high-quality work
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Manufacturing Experience Is Preferred

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primarily works in a manufacturing setting, which contains equipment and machinery that can be noisy and hazardous
Is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
Is occasionally exposed to chemicals, some of which could be hazardous
Noise level is usually moderate

Physical Demands

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

• Regularly required to stand, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to walk, and use hands to handle or feel
• Occasionally required to lift or move up to 40 pounds