Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift Opportunity 15 Premium

Joyce/Dayton; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Packaging Operator for the 2nd shift. This role involves preparing products for packaging, including constructing crates, inspecting, weighing, and labeling. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Preferably 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand routing information.
• Basic inventory management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Construct crates and/or boxes for shipment.
• Weigh and label packages as required.
• Inspect packages to ensure they meet shipping regulations.

Skills

Basic crane and forklift experience

Basic product knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Inspection and quality assurance capabilities

Ability to suggest process improvements

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Saws and hand tools

Job description

Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift Opportunity 15% Premium

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Position Details

One position available on the 2nd shift, from 2:48 PM to 11:18 PM, with a 15% shift premium.

Summary

Prepare finished products for packaging and shipment, including building crates, inspection, weighing, labeling, and documenting. This is an hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the group leader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Construct crates and/or boxes to properly and securely hold products for shipment.
2. Weigh and label packages as required.
3. Inspect packages to ensure they meet shipping regulations.
4. Monitor and inspect finished products throughout the packaging/crating process.
5. Read and compare packaging & paint requirements to print/specs.
6. Visually inspect parts during packaging/crating and take necessary actions to correct imperfections.
7. Perform testing and complete documentation as required by customers.
8. Monitor and communicate inventory concerns.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Values

• Trustworthiness - We earn trust through honesty, integrity, and reliability.
• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness in a changing environment.
• Approachability - Being open-minded, friendly, engaging, understanding, and empathetic, including challenging conversations.
• Curiosity - Seeking information and knowledge to grow, learn, and reduce uncertainty.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Preferably 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic crane and forklift experience, including certification or ability to be trained/certified.
• Basic product knowledge, blueprint reading, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to understand routing information.
• Basic inventory management knowledge.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to train new employees effectively.
• Proven inspection and quality assurance capabilities.
• Ability to suggest process improvements.
• Operate saws and hand tools.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and sitting at a desk or on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Joyce/Dayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary: $16.58 per hour