Packaging Assembler

Pride Mobility Products Corporation; Pontotoc (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Mobility Products Corporation in Pontotoc, MS is seeking a packaging associate to prepare and package finished goods for shipping. You will wrap, box, and label mobility scooters and power lift recliners, ensuring all parts stay with the product and are properly secured.

Responsibilities include scanning IDs in Oracle, using a powered hoist, and following safety rules. Experience with packaging systems is helpful, with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, team-oriented, detail-focused, and honest.
• Able to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong reading comprehension and ability to follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Package mobility scooters and power lift recliners, using proper wrapping and boxing.
• Secure all instructions and loose components to the product.
• Scan Matrix ID with a barcode scanner to ensure accurate processing in Oracle.
• Print and apply packaging labels to products.
• Use powered hoist to place mobility scooters into boxes.
• Report barcode, packaging, and machinery issues to management promptly.
• Observe safety rules and report any accidents or injuries.
• Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training.
• Focus on continuous improvement and sound business judgment.
• Collaborate with Pride departments to meet internal and external expectations.
• Maintain organized work area and keep aisles clear.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Honest

Multi-task

Problem-solving

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

Matrix/ProductionWare

RF Scanner

Job description

Hourly Rate: $17.75

Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To prepare and package finished goods for accurate and timely shipping

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Follow proper procedures for packaging mobility scooters and power lift recliners, wrapping and/or boxing loose components, and selecting appropriate boxes, trays, and suspension for each product and securing them with plastic banding straps, micro-foam bags, and foam inserts
• Ensure all instructions and loose components are secured to the product
• Scan Matrix ID with barcode scanner to ensure all units are processed accurately in Oracle
• Print and apply packaging label to mobility scooters and power lift recliners
• Use powered hoist to place mobility scooters into boxes
• Promptly communicate barcode, packaging and banding machine issues to management
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Assist with organization and cleaning of work area, keeping aisles and walkways clear at all times
• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be a friendly team player, detail-oriented, and honest

Must have the ability to:

• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Read and comprehend work instructions
• Be cross trained for multiple jobs within assigned work areas
• Operate touch-screen computer monitors and learn the Matrix/ProductionWare system and any other production software as required
• Work under general supervision and direction from a Team Leader, Supervisor, and/or Manager
• Rely on experience and judgment to accomplish daily goals
• Operate a powered hoist
• Lift/Push/Pull 40 lbs.
• Stand/bend/kneel

Must have:

• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• A willingness to learn and/or adapt to new work methods
• Good verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Basic working knowledge of Oracle and Matrix/ProductionWare systems preferred
• Basic computer skills preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• At least 1 year of packaging experience preferred
• At least 1 year of experience using an RF Scanner, barcode scanner, lift assist and pneumatic stapler preferred
• Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

DETAILS

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
• In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Aff…

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