Packager - 1st and 2nd shift

Steel Technologies; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Telehealth

Job summary

Steel Technologies is hiring a Packager in Decatur, AL to set up and operate banding equipment, prepare skids, and package materials per customer specs. You will learn about finished goods and gain exposure to customers and end products.

The role requires safety awareness and the ability to use measuring tools, with shift options that may include early mornings. This position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Ability to use measuring tools (tape measure, micrometers, calipers).
• Willingness to follow safety rules and procedures.
• Must obtain forklift certification and/or crane training.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication with team and supervisors.
• Lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare skids to customer specifications.
• Operate banding line equipment and crane as needed to package material.
• Package material to meet customer specifications per provided information.
• Ensure proper identification and segregation.
• Operate forklift or overhead crane to transport materials.
• Safely handle material without damage.
• Maintain production standards.
• Load, transport, unload and stack materials per procedures.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Stand for long periods

Safety-minded

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Tape measure

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

As a Packager at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to setup and operate banding equipment to properly package materials and prepare for shipment to our customers. In this role, you will have exposure to our finished goods and learn more about our customers and end product.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

• Prepare skids to customer specifications
• Operate turnstile, down layer, banding line equipment and crane as needed to package material
• Package material to meet customer specifications per customer supplied information and standard packaging instructions
• Ensure proper identification and segregation
• Operate forklift and/or overhead crane to transport materials to and from storage areas, work stations, and working within areas of assignment
• Safely handle material without damage
• Clean packaging area or any other assigned area
• Maintain production standards
• Load, transport, unload and stack materials in accordance with established procedures

Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth services
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Ability to use tape measure, micrometers, and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Pass necessary Forklift Certification and/or Crane Training
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Your normal shift hours for 1st shift will be Monday - Friday 5:00am or 7:00am-3:30pm and 2nd shift will be Monday - Friday 3:30pm -12:00 or 2:00am

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.