Kit Packer (Entry Level)

Textron; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation is seeking a Kit Packer to join their dynamic manufacturing team. This role is essential in ensuring the highest quality products are delivered to customers. You will be responsible for receiving parts, building customer kits, and ensuring safe packing practices. With opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to contribute to the future of aviation while honing your technical skills. Join this innovative firm and be part of a mission that shapes the future of flight.

Benefits

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site fitness center

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in manufacturing, packing, shipping, or related skills.
• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and stock incoming parts from vendors.
• Build kits per customer orders and ensure suitable packing for delivery.
• Operate label maker and shrink wrap machine.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Reading Work Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Kit Packer

Bring your experience and ideas and help us bring the highest quality products and service to our customers. This role will be an integral part of the manufacturing team. You’ll be able to hone your technical abilities through performing kit packing work for Aeronautical Accessories’ manufacturing department under general supervision.

This position will provide kitting support for Aeronautical Accessories manufacturing by correctly packing products in kits for delivery to customers and assisting with other miscellaneous department activities.

What you’ll be doing as a Kit Packer

• Receiving and stocking incoming parts from vendors
• Building kits per customer orders
• Ensuring products are kitted suitably for delivery to our customers
• Operate label maker by creating and printing labels for kits
• Receive kit components from the inventory store, and logically arrange components on shrink board
• Able to perform kit packing duties with supervision
• Operating shrink wrap machine and using paper cutter without assistance
• Knowledge and demonstration of safe work habits to include always wearing proper PPE

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions

What you need to be successful

• 0-1 year of experience in manufacturing, packing, shipping, or related skills
• High School Diploma or GED

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Capable of standing for extended periods during the entire duration of shift
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling small components and tools.
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, and crouch as required for tasks.
• Good vision, including the ability to focus on small details and identify defects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding progress and potential issues.
• Willingness to follow instructions and ask for clarification when needed.

What we offer you in return

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site fitness center
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.