Packager - Day Shift

Steel Technologies; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 60 days

401(k) after 60 days with companyMatch

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Paid Holidays from day one

Education Assistance up to 100%

Career Advancement Opportunities

Teammate Assistance Program

Job summary

Steel Technologies is seeking a Day Shift Packager to set up and operate banding equipment for proper packaging of materials destined for shipment to customers. You will handle finished goods and gain exposure to customers and end products.

The role requires operating various packaging equipment, forklifts, and cranes, while maintaining safety and quality standards. It offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to use tape measure, micrometers, and calipers.
• Pass necessary Forklift Certification and/or Crane Training.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate banding equipment to package materials.
• Prepare skids to customer specifications.
• Operate turnstile, down layer, banding line equipment and crane as needed.
• Package material to meet customer specifications and instructions.
• Ensure proper identification and segregation of materials.
• Operate forklift and/or overhead crane to transport materials within areas of assignment.
• Safely handle material to prevent damage.
• Clean packaging area and maintain production standards.
• Load, transport, unload, and stack materials following established procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Banding equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

As a Day Shift 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, workstations, 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
• 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 50 pounds

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.