Packaging Operator – Wire & Cable (Night Shift)

Sequel Wire and Cable LLC; Argos (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Company paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Referral program

Quarterly incentive bonus

Job summary

Sequel Wire and Cable LLC in Argos, IN is seeking a Packaging Operator to safely package, label, inspect, and prepare finished wire and cable products for shipment. The role supports quality standards, customer specifications, and safe operations within a busy production environment.

Starting pay begins at $20.00 per hour, with higher rates for relevant experience; the night shift offers a $1.50 per hour shift premium.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Previous packaging, manufacturing, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand work orders.

Responsibilities

• Package finished wire and cable products according to customer specifications and procedures.
• Operate packaging equipment, stretch wrappers, banding machines, and related tools.
• Verify product identification, reel sizes, lengths, labels, and packaging requirements before shipment.
• Inspect finished products for quality, damage, and labeling accuracy.
• Apply labels, tags, and shipping documents correctly.
• Use forklifts to move materials and perform reel handling.
• Maintain production records and required documentation.
• Follow quality control standards and report defects.
• Assist with inventory movement and staging of finished goods.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Read SOPs and production work orders; operate in a 12-hour shift environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading work orders

Attention to detail

Reading/writing basic documentation

Overtime readiness

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Overhead cranes

Job description

Sequel Wire and Cable LLC in Argos, IN is seeking a Packaging Operator to safely package, label, inspect, and prepare finished wire and cable products for shipment. The role supports quality standards, customer specifications, and safe operations within a busy production environment.

Starting pay begins at $20.00 per hour, with higher rates for relevant experience; the night shift offers a $1.50 per hour shift premium.