Packaging and Machine Operator

Tacoma Screw Products; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Covered Health Premiums

401K with a 3% Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

5 Paid Personal Days

Vacation accrual after one year

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tacoma Screw Products is seeking a reliable Machine Operator to join our Packaging facility in a fast-paced, engaged environment. You should be proactive, organized, and take pride in accuracy, working both independently and with teammates to keep operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to operate a packaging machine from start to finish, with opportunities for a discretionary year-end bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Attention to detail in handling stock and fulfilling orders.
• Communication, written and numerical abilities.
• Team player able to work independently and with others in a fast-paced setting.
• Warehouse and forklift experience is desirable but not required.
• Organizational skills to meet production standards.
• Computer literacy with basic troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate an automated fastener packaging machine from start to finish.
• Load fasteners, operate touchscreen, verify weights, label and pack finished boxes.
• Balance independent work with teamwork in a fast-paced packaging facility.
• Maintain accuracy and ensure production standards are met.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication & Math Skills

Team Player

Warehouse Experience

Forklift Experience

Organization

Technology (Computer literacy)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

• Job Level:Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Tacoma Screw Products is a distribution company that has beensupplying industrial supplies, fasteners, and tools to contractors,businesses—both small and large—and individual retail customers since 1946.

We serve a unique mix of wholesale and retail customers, which allowsus to operate outside of traditional “retail hours.” We are closed onnights, Sundays, and holidays, giving our employees a better work-life balance.

At Tacoma Screw Products, we take pride in our team, our stores, andour extensive product knowledge. Customer service is our toppriority—because our people are what make us great!

Compensation & Schedule:

• Full-Time: 40 hours per week, in-person.
• Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Pay Range: $20.00 - 26.00 per hour
• Annual Bonus: Discretionary year-end bonus

Comprehensive Benefits: We believe in takingcare of our team, which is why we offer a robust benefitspackage designed to support your health, financial future,and work-life balance.

After 90 days of employment, employees are eligible to participatein the following benefit programs:

Fully Covered Health Premiums

We invest in your health by covering 100% ofpremiums for Medical, Dental, and Visioninsurance for you and your eligible dependents. Meaning thereare no payroll deductions from employee’s paychecksto cover insurance premiums.

Financial & Insurance Protection

• 401K with a 3% Company Match – Helping you plan forthe future with employer contributions.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D, & Long-TermDisability – Providing security and peace of mind at nocost to you.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

We recognize the importance of rest and personal time. Our time-offbenefits include:

• 5 Paid Personal Days during your first year
• Vacation Accrual Begins After One Yearof employment

Employee Assistance & Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidentialsupport for personal and professional challenges.

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities andrequirements of the job; this is not all inclusive. There may beadditional tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Tacoma Screw Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status,disability, or age.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonableaccommodation in the application or hiring process, please contactHuman Resources at 253-572-3444 or [e-mail]

Job Description:

We are seeking a reliable Machine Operator whoexcels in a fast-paced, engaged environment. Ourideal candidate is proactive, organized, and takes pride in ensuringtheir work is accurate. This role requires a strong teamplayer with the ability to work both independentlyand collaboratively to keep our Packaging facilityrunning smoothly.

A Day in the Life:

As a Packaging & Machine Operator you will be responsible foroperating an automated fastener packaging machine from start tofinish. This includes, loading fasteners into the machine, operatingthe machine via touchscreen, confirming weight of packages, labeling,and packing finished boxes into a master carton. Employees in thisrole must balance their ability to work independently and within ateam environment.

Experience and Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required .
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in handling stock and fulfilling orders.
• Communication & Math Skills: Solid verbal, written, andnumerical abilities.
• Team Player: Ability to work both independently andcollaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience: Warehouse and forklift experience is desired but not required.
• Organization: Meet and exceed minimum efficiency levels andproduction standards.
• Technology: Computer literacy, with the ability to troubleshootmachine failures.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires;

• Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds
• Performing repetitive movements throughout the shift including butnot limited to, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Work in an environment that requires maintaining a consistent andoften fast paced.
• Performing work within an environment exposed to consistent noiselevels from machinery - ear protection is provided and required whenoperating or working closely with the packaging machines.