Packager - 2nd Shift

AMETEK Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,104,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. is seeking a packaging and shipping associate for its Paragon Medical Orthopedics unit. The role focuses on packing according to customer specs, preparing packing materials, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.

You will maintain inventory, coordinate carrier pickups, and uphold ISO quality and safety standards. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in packaging/shipping and familiarity with Visual Manufacturing software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior packaging/shipping experience preferred.
• Visual Manufacturing software knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pack product per customer requirements.
• Gather and prepare all packaging materials needed to ship the product.
• Follow all packaging instructions for labels, inserts, and tags.
• Verify that all product is packaged to prevent damage during transport.
• Complete shipping documentation including shippers, certifications, labels, inserts, and lot numbers.
• Maintain finished goods inventory transactions (receipts and issues).
• Package components and finished goods for inventory.
• Administer inventory for shop suppliers, labels, and other packaging materials.
• Coordinate pickups by outside carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL, DBP).
• Ensure documentation is correct and current.
• Follow ISO policies and maintain a clean work area.
• Maintain safety procedures to reduce risk and injuries.

Skills

Packaging/Shipping experience

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Visual Manufacturing software

Computer experience

Job description

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Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Oct 5, 2026

SUMMARY OF POSITION

• Responsibleto pack and ship product to meet both internal and external customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Pack product per customer requirements.
• Gather and prepare all packaging materials needed to ship the product.
• Follow all packaging instructions for all customer requirements for placement of labels, inserts, and tags.
• Verify that all product is packaged so there is no damage during transport.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all required shipping documentation including all shippers, certifications, labels, inserts, and lot numbers.
• Responsible for finished goods inventory transactions, both receipts and issues.
• Responsible for packaging components and finished goods for inventory.
• Administers inventory for shop suppliers, labels, and other needed packaging materials.
• Responsible for pick-ups needed by outside carriers (UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL, and DBP).
• Verify that all documentation is correct and at the most current revision level.
• Ensure that all procedures and policies are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce risk and injuries.
• Comply with ISO policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.

OCCASSIONAL DUTIES

• Assist other areas of production on an as needed basis.
• Periodic delivery of Paragon product.
• Provide and update packaging instructions as required for existing product.
• Assist with method and process improvements pertaining to packing and shipping.
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience in packaging/shipping preferred. Computer experience and Visual Manufacturing software knowledge preferred.

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills required.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize accordingly.
• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Excellent attendance record required.
• Willingness to work modified hours, overtime and weekends.
• Ability to operate forklift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats. May be required to climb stairs. Must regularly be able to pull and push up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment: Work performed in a production environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (for Maintenance & Receiving only). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

Salary Maximum: 50,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].