Associate Packer

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Gallatin, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses/commission

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. is seeking an Associate Packer in Gallatin, TN, for 2nd shift (Mon–Thu, 3:00pm–1:30am) with overtime as needed.

You will pack products efficiently, ensure quality, and report issues to the department lead while maintaining a safe, clean work area. Basic qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (preferred), reliable attendance, and strong communication across shifts and teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Reliable, punctual attendance required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in group settings and across departments.
• Communicate between shifts to meet goals.
• Able to read a tape measure to 1/32” and use measuring tools like micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure packing schedule is followed to satisfy customer needs (90% of time).
• Maintain product quality meeting company and industry standards.
• Report quality issues to department lead (5%).
• Keep immediate work area clean to prevent safety issues.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Communication

Shift communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometers

Calipers

Combination squares

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As an Associate Packer, you will be responsible for packing products in a timely manner consistent with the department’s safety, quality, and production goals. This position reports directly to the Department Manager and is supported by the department’s Team Lead(s). This position works 2nd Shift: Monday through Thursday 3:00pm – 1:30am with overtime as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• Ensure that the packing schedule is followed to satisfy the needs of our customers. (90%)
• Ensure the quality of product meets Company and industry standards.
• Ensure that all quality issues are directly reported to the department lead. (5%)
• Ensure that the immediate work area remains clean to avoid any safety related issues. (5%)

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Attendance: able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance.
• Speaking: able to effectively communicate in group settings and one‑on‑one, with all departments and at all levels within the organization.
• Effectively communicate between shifts to ensure departmental goals are achieved.
• Measurements: able to read a tape measure to 1/32” tolerance and to use combination squares to measure angles to +/- 1 degree, micrometers, calipers.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires no domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non‑exempt position is in Gallatin, TN

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$19.00 - $22.88 / hour plus $1.00 per hour shift differential

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting, and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly — and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full‑time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.
• View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

#NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team. If you don’t see a current opening that matches your skills but want to stay in the loop for future opportunities, introduce yourself! We’d love to learn more about you and keep you in mind for the right role.