Packaging Operator-1st shift- (Mon-Thurs 4a-2p)

80/20; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

80/20 is seeking a Packaging Operator to manage basic shipping tasks in our fast-paced facility in Indiana. You will process, package and palletize shipments to customers and vendors, supporting the shipping department day-to-day.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, be able to read, write and speak English, and lift up to 40 lbs for long shifts. Experience in fast-paced packing environments is a plus; we value reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Reads, writes and speaks English.
• Able to stand, twist, bend, stoop, kneel and lift 40 lbs repeatedly.
• Experience packing in a fast-paced environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process skid orders, full-length orders and small package orders.
• Package small parts boxes.
• Palletize or band panels and operate packaging equipment in shipping.

Skills

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Description

The Packaging Operator is responsible for all basic level shipping tasks in the shipping department. They are responsible for processing, packaging and/or palletizing shipments to customers and vendors.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide support to the packaging areas by processing skid orders, full-length orders, and small package orders.
• Package small parts boxes
• Palletize or band panels and operate packaging equipment in all areas of shipping.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Embodies the 80/20 attitude in all aspects of their work.
• Prior experience with packing products in a fast-paced environment (retail, service industry, etc.).
• Can read, write and speak English.
• Able to stand, twist, bend, stoop, kneel and lift 40 lbs. on a continuous basis for a 10 or 12-hour workday.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience packing and preparing products for shipment in a production/manufacturing environment or similar experience packing and preparing products in a similar work environment (retail, service industry, etc.)