Packager - Day Shift

Steel Technologies LLC; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Steel Technologies is seeking a Day Shift Packager to set up and operate banding equipment, packaging materials for shipment to customers. You’ll handle finished goods and learn about customers and end products.

You’ll prep skids, operate banding lines, forklifts and cranes, package to spec, and maintain safety and production standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Team oriented environment with opportunities for growth and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Ability to use tape measure, micrometers, and calipers.
• Pass forklift certification and/or crane training.
• Sit and stand for extended periods.
• Communicate effectively with the team.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate banding equipment to package materials.
• Prepare skids to customer specifications.
• Package material to meet customer specifications and instructions.
• Identify and segregate materials properly.
• Operate forklift/crane to move materials safely.
• Maintain safety and production standards.
• Clean packaging area and support related tasks.
• Load, transport, and stack materials per procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometers

Calipers

Forklift

Overhead crane

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
• 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.

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