1st Shift Packer

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

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a 1st Shift Packer to join the Finishing Department. You will pack and prepare packages for shipment and support warehouse operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and basic math and computer skills; dependable, detail-oriented candidates with a strong work ethic are preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math and read a ruler.

Responsibilities

• Receives job assignments from Finishing Supervisor or Team Lead; reads job specifications.
• Reviews job jacket to ensure finishing, packaging, and shipping specs are addressed.
• Creates packing slips and bills of lading through the ERP system.
• Uses manual pallet jack to move pallets of boxes.
• Inspects products to ensure quality and integrity of work (color, size, die cut, print, quantity).
• Completes paperwork for each job and packs finished goods for shipment to customer.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Basic computer skills

Dependability

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

• 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