Packaging Operator I

The Hillman Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,331 - 24,684; Full time

Job summary

The Hillman Group in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Packaging Operator I for the 2nd shift, with a pay rate of $15.25 per hour plus a shift differential of $1.00. Responsibilities include packaging a variety of products, reviewing work orders, inspecting products, and ensuring quality standards are met.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The role demands good attendance, quality focus, and safety adherence in a fast-paced environment. Potential physical demands include lifting up to 50 lb.

Qualifications

• Consistently attend work and arrive on time.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; maintain a clean environment.
• Meet productivity standards and strive to increase output.
• Observe safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Have good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders to determine packaging requirements.
• Visually inspect products for defects.
• Manually weigh and count products.
• Load product into packaging machines.
• Unpack and inspect packaged products.
• Complete departmental paperwork accurately.

Skills

Attendance/Punctuality

Quality

Quantity

Safety

Basic reading, writing, and math skills

Good mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Position: Packaging Operator I.

Schedule: 2nd Shift – Monday to Thursday – 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM (based on business needs and job completions, which may include overtime during the week and on weekends).

Base Rate: $15.25 per hour.

Shift Differential: $1.00 for hours worked on 2nd Shift.

Packaging a variety of products according to customer specifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews Work Orders to determine packaging requirements.
• Visually inspects product for defects and transfers defective items to the appropriate location.
• Manual weighing and counting of product.
• Loads product into packaging machines and monitors machines for proper function.
• Unloads and visually inspects packaged product to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Places packaged product into boxes and applies identification labels.
• Accurately completes departmental paperwork.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities, including immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attendance/Punctuality – consistently at work and on time.
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity – meets productivity standards, completes work in a timely manner, and strives to increase productivity.
• Safety – observes all safety procedures and policies, reports unsafe conditions to a supervisor, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Operational Equipment

N/A.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment: Packaging – Bagging. Fast‑paced up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required. May participate in HCP.

Physical Demands: Hand light, lifting up to 50 lb.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.