Packer

Monroechamber; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Packer in Osage, Iowa. You'll join a dynamic team in the Paper/Pulp/Printing industry, contributing to packaging efficiency and quality while adhering to safety standards.

The role runs on a 1st shift from 6:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday, with a wage of $14.70 per hour. Responsibilities include counting bundles, operating shrink wrap, inspecting quality, boxing, taping, and following daily plans.

Qualifications

• Proven work history with several years of solid experience, detailed on a comprehensive resume.
• Accurate math and reading comprehension skills.
• Punctuality and attendance are critical, with a strict 3-strike policy.
• Team-oriented with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout an 8- to 12-hour shift.
• Repetitive reaching, bending, lifting, and hand/wrist/shoulder motions.
• Prolonged standing during entire shifts.

Responsibilities

• Count and verify the correct number of products per bundle for each order.
• Operate shrink wrap machines to secure products.
• Conduct quality inspections of poly-wrapped bundles.
• Build boxes and pack bundles into boxes in an organized manner.
• Run full boxes through automatic taping machines.
• Review daily job plans to understand product specifications, destination, and production targets.

Skills

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Punctuality

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Physical stamina

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Packer
Wage: $14.70 per hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: 6:00am-4:00pm (Mon-Thurs)

Join a dynamic team as a Packer in the Paper/Pulp/Printing industry, where you'll be integral to ensuring packaging efficiency and quality. This position offers an engaging opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on attention to detail and safety. This company provides imaging, printing, distribution and warehousing capabilities supported by 55,000 sq. ft. of racked finished good storage capacity.

Responsibilities

• Count and verify the correct number of products per bundle for each order.
• Operate shrink wrap machines to secure products.
• Conduct quality inspections of poly-wrapped bundles.
• Build boxes and pack bundles into boxes in an organized manner.
• Run full boxes through automatic taping machines.
• Review daily job plans to understand product specifications, destination, and production targets.

Requirements

• Proven work history with several years of solid experience, detailed on a comprehensive resume.
• Accurate math and reading comprehension skills.
• Punctuality and attendance are critical, with a strict 3-strike policy.
• Team-oriented with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout an 8- to 12-hour shift.
• Repetitive reaching, bending, lifting, and hand/wrist/shoulder motions.
• Prolonged standing during entire shifts.

About Us

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.