Packaging Operator | Nights

Akro-Mils / Myers Industries, Inc.; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Akro-Mils, a Myers Industries Company, is seeking Packaging Operators to sort, assemble, inspect, and pack products to meet specifications. The role emphasizes quality and adherence to customer requirements and encourages initiative to resolve issues and improve processes.

Employees will work in a manufacturing environment, stand for up to 12 hours per shift, and operate packing stations; high school diploma preferred, with no prior manufacturing experience required.

Qualifications

• Understands how one's job contributes to the organization.
• Able to follow basic instructions and safety guidelines.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sort, assemble, inspect, and pack products per specifications.
• Use computer systems to locate information and print labels.
• Ensure packaging meets shipment and customer requirements.
• Inspect parts and cartons at each packing stage for quality.
• Stack cartons on pallets, secure with banding, and label skids.
• Notify supervisors of repairs or issues with packaging machinery.
• Record quantities, dates, and initials for tracking.
• Assemble cabinets and KeepBox lids, operate single-part stations.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Stamina for shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Akro-Mils, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), products handle your toughest challenges! Our industry-leading line of plastic and metal storage, organization, transport and material handling products are designed for industrial, medical, retail and home settings.

Job Overview:

Packaging Operators areresponsible for sorting, assembling, inspecting, and packing products according to company and customer specifications. This role ensures all finished goods meet quality standards and are properly prepared for shipment.

You have the responsibility as an employee at Akro-Mils to make a good quality product to exceed our customer expectations. You have the authority and responsibility to initiate recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve our Quality Management. Total Quality Management involves all employees at Akro-Mils to be dedicated to participating in improving our processes, our products, and our culture. Quality product starts and ends with you! Take pride in your work by providing a clean & functioning product for our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain, sort, trim, clean, assemble, and pack products efficiently according to specifications.
• Utilize computer systems to locate information and print labels.
• Ensure packaging meets shipment and customer requirements.
• Inspect parts and cartons at each stage of the packing process to ensure quality.
• Stack cartons on pallets by hand, secure with banding, and label skids.
• Notify supervisors of any required repairs or issues with packaging machinery.
• Accurately record information such as quantities, dates, and initials for tracking purposes.
• Assemble cabinets, KeepBox lids, and operate single-part stations independently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• No prior manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to follow basic instructions and safety guidelines.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands how one’s job contributes to the success of the organization as a whole.
• Work in teams and independently to color sort, visually inspect product.
• Work in teams to solve problems, complete tasks, and meet shipping schedule.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for 12 hours (7pm-7am or 7am-7pm, with breaks)
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as required
• Eye‑to‑hand coordination in order to assemble and trim parts safely; Use hand to finger, handle, or feel.
• Vision required in the job: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Lifting - proper and safe technique to maneuver and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Moving Mechanical Parts – safely, conscientiously maneuver near moving parts.
• Manufacturing / Packaging environment.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at‑will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.