Packager

KMC Stampings; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Day Work Week

Health plan options

401K plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly Lunches

Annual Events

Job summary

KMC Stampings in Port Washington, WI, is seeking a Packager to prepare orders for shipment, assemble and check items, and move materials using forklift or hoist. You will support production by stocking materials and loading pallets.

The ideal candidate is detail‑minded, punctual, able to work overtime, and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong safety practices. This role offers on‑time pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities through hands‑on training.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive packing tasks.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to workplace policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment according to shipping requirements.
• Assemble and check orders, pack and crate when needed.
• Operate forklift or electrical hoist to load/move materials.
• Supply production areas with needed materials from inventory.
• Load/unload materials to pallets, trays or trucks.

Skills

Self starter

Attention to detail

Team player

Punctuality

Reading & writing

Job description

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Packager

Full Time Manufacturing Port Washington, WI, US

Your opportunity to make an impact starts here with KMC a premiere metal stamping company, where leadership drives our legacy forward. Guided by continuous improvement, you’ll inspire innovation through shared ideas and lessons learned. Committed to customer collaboration, you’ll foster trust and deliver exceptional solutions. As a recognized leader in engineering and manufacturing, you’ll tackle complex challenges while championing growth through learning. Your devotion to safe working environments will ensure team safety and awareness. Fueled by quality, you’ll uphold excellence in every decision. Focused on customer and employee success, you’ll empower both to thrive. Lead with impact—join our leadership table today!

KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor, the Packager prepares orders for freight, express or parcel post shipments in accordance with shipping practices and requirements. Assemble and check orders, do packing and crating, attach shipping instructions. Operates a forklift, electrical hoist or other power driven equipment to load or move materials. Supply production areas with needed materials from inventory. Load or unload material onto or from pallets, trays, shelves, or trucks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Prepare orders for freight, express or parcel post shipments in accordance with shipping requirements
• Check quantity, type, size, part numbers, etc. to properly identify materials
• Maintain records and prepare shipping documents
• Verify quantity & quality of material
• Wrapping and banding of pallets
• Responsible for strict adherence to all company/departmental policies and procedures related to safety and conduct rules and other regulations
• Maintains a safe & clean work environment & departmental housekeeping standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Will exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work with KMC.

• Highly motivated self starter
• Basic reading & writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Regular attendance is required; punctual, dependable
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Strong customer focus & friendly attitude
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle objects, sit, reach above shoulders, climb or balance
• Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision & depth perception
• Ability to work overtime when required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.

• Exposure to noise
• Temperature variances, occasionally required to work outdoors, regardless of weather conditions
• Exposed to fumes, airborne particles
• Regularly works near moving mechanical
• Frequently required to lift or move 11-20 lbs., occasionally lifting or moving 21-40 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.

BENEFITS:

Some key advantages of working at KMC Stampings include a highly competitive benefit package including:

• PPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMSon the CDHP Plan!
• 4 Day Work Week with a 3 Day Weekend
• Generous 401(K) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Personal time and 10 paid holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Company paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Annual Events