Assembler/Packer

Durham Mfg Co; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated assembler/packer to join their production team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and packaging of high-quality industrial products. Your duties will include inspecting items, operating various packing equipment, and maintaining a tidy workspace. This position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and a range of benefits, including health and dental insurance, 401k matching, and profit sharing. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k and company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision

Profit Sharing

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must possess manual dexterity and physical ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Package products by removing from conveyor, inspecting, and packing into cartons.
• Operate packing line equipment and maintain a safe work area.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Following directions

Education

Eighth grade level of education

Tools

Riveting machines

Pallet lifts

Riveting gun

Taping machine

Glue machine

Automatic carton erector

Job description

Description

We are a growing third generation, family-owned manufacturer of high quality metal and plastic industrial storage, material handling, first aid and safety products.

We are looking for an assembler/packer to work on the production line, responsible for removing products from the overhead conveyor line, inspecting for quality, and packing into prescribed cartons.

Salary: Starting Pay $18.00/hr

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm; Fridays dependent on workload

Benefits:

• 401k and company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision
• Profit Sharing
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs functions necessary to package products including, but not limited to, removing products from overhead conveyor line, placing plastic scoops in products, making cardboard cartons, stacking cartons on pallets, inserting cradles into products, adjusting slides, inserting trays into drawer cabinets, placing products in cartons, applying gaskets to unit kits using a glue machine.
2. Visually inspects products and packing materials for defects. Immediately alerts leadperson or supervisor of non-standard conditions.
3. Operates equipment associated with packing lines including, but not limited to, riveting machines, pallet lifts, riveting gun, taping machine, glue machine, and automatic carton erector.
4. Works at a pace consistent with job production and quality standards.
5. Assists in job set ups.
6. Participates in 7-S Program and assists in obtaining departmental goals.
7. Follows all safety rules and policies and immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
8. Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
9. Participates in all training as required.

Requirements:

• Eighth grade level of education.
• Must possess manual dexterity and physical requirements for standing, stacking, packaging and removing products from overhead conveyor lines.
• Continuously carry, move or lift material of 25 pounds average weight.
• Follow directions, inspect and pack products.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a group of people with diverse abilities and backgrounds.