Day Laborer

Ho-Chunk, Inc.; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ho-Chunk, Inc. in the United States (Nebraska/Winnebago area) seeks a warehouse associate to pick, inspect, pack, and label products for shipment. This role uses RF scanners and requires attention to detail to ensure accurate, timely deliveries.

The position is on-call/part-time, Monday–Friday, 8am to 12pm, with duties spanning safety, quality checks, and efficient packing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic carpentry and construction skills.
• Familiarity with picking and packing orders.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Order picking: Select products from warehouse shelves base on pick lists or RF scanners.
• Quality Inspection: Check items for damage, defects, or expired codes before packing.
• Packaging: Pack items with protective materials to prevent transit damage.
• Labeling and Sealing: Apply shipping labels, barcodes, and manifest paperwork.
• Palletizing and Staging: Stack boxes on pallets for loading or carrier pickup.
• Inventory & Housekeeping: Conduct cycle counts and restock packing supplies.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Order picking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Dependability

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Summary

Summary

The primary responsibility is selecting, inspecting, packaging, and labeling products to turn customer orders into properly packed, labeled, and ready-to-ship boxes. This role combines physical inventory handling with accuracy checks, using scanning tools to fulfill safe and timely customer delivery.

Essential Functions

• Order Picking: Select products from warehouse shelves, bins, or racks based on digital pick lists, RF scanners, or order sheets.
• Quality Inspection: Check items for damage, defects, or expired codes before packing.
• Packaging: Place items into appropriate boxes or envelopes using protective materials (bubble wrap, packing paper, foam) to prevent transit damage.
• Labeling and Sealing: Apply correct shipping labels, barcodes, and manifest paperwork, then securely tape or strap cartons.
• Palletizing and Staging: Stack finished boxes onto pallets or move them to designated loading docks for carrier pickup.
• Inventory & Housekeeping: Conduct cycle counts, restock packing supplies, and keep the work zone clean and hazard-free.
• Other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Communication
• Accountability
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Commitment to Culture
• Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
• Goal Oriented
• Initiative
• Goal Achievement

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a packing warehouse.
• Setting: Large fulfillment centers, distribution hubs, or manufacturing plants that are frequently fast-paced and high-volume.
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting packages (often up to 50 lbs) for the duration of a 4-hour shift

Physical Demands

• Standing and Walking
• Lifting and carrying
• Repetitive Motions
• Manuel Dexterity
• Pushing and Pulling

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an on-call/part-time position. Monday – Friday, 8am to 12pm Daily

Experience

• Basic carpentry and construction skills.
• Familiarity with picking and packing orders
• High attention to detail
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Values

Native American Owned & Proud | Accountable | Team Focused | Innovative | Visionary | Excellence.

AAP/EEO Statement

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.