Packer

TRIAD Manufacturing, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIAD Manufacturing, Inc is seeking a Packing Lead to prioritize, organize, and prepare materials in the packing department. You will train packers and take initiative to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities include prioritizing orders, confirming quantities and labels, and ensuring packaging complies with company guidelines. You will work with a team to load, stage, and ship cartons, while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret shipping orders and pick lists.
• Familiarity with general shipping methods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills; able to train others.
• Must maintain high quality levels and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes customer orders according to delegation, shipping method and product availability.
• Assures quality of product produced is acceptable.
• Organizes workload; checks quantity, size, color, assemblies, and accessories.
• Determines proper packing requirements: carton size, weight, and protective material.
• Performs light hand assembly and ensures correct assembly per paperwork and instructions.
• Assures packaging complies with company policy and guidelines.
• Locates needed materials and stages cartons for shipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks and restocks workstations.
• Instructs and educates others within packing area; maintains clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Reading orders

Shipping familiarity

Lift up to 30 lbs

Train others

Quality focus

Math skills

Stand/walk long hours

Job description

Position Scope Responsible for prioritizing, organizing, packing, moving, staging, and processing material within the packing department with regard to efficiency, quality, and safety. This individual will be responsible for the training (both formal and informal) of the packers. Key expectations from this individual will be increased responsibility, problem solving, initiative, and accountability with regard to the Packing Department.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Prioritizes customer orders according to delegation, shipping method, and product availability.
• Assures quality of product produced is acceptable.
• Organizes Workload
• Checks for accuracy: quantity, size, color, assemblies, and accessories.
• Determines proper packing requirements: carton size, weight, and protective material.
• Seeks out material within production area and displays initiative.
• Performs light hand assembly.
• Assures correct assembly of all items according to job paperwork and assembly instructions.
• Assures packaging process is carried out according to company policy and guidelines.
• Locates needed materials.
• Packs product in carton with consideration to possible damage.
• Staples, tapes, and/or bands carton closed.
• Correctly addresses and labels carton for proper shipment
• Stages cartons in proper staging areas for shipment.
• Ensures all paperwork and transactions are completed correctly.
• Turns in paperwork and all necessary transactions for further processing.
• Restocks assembly and/or packing workstations.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Completes tasks delegated by lead person and/or supervisor.
• Instructs and educates others within packing area.
• Displays initiative when faced with a problem.
• Follows procedures in company handbook and other documents.
• Displays a sense of urgency towards completing assigned tasks.
• Maintains good attendance.
• Is dependable and displays a strong work ethic.
• Works within a team concept and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude in approaching job assignment.
• Assures the work area and aisles are kept clean and free of debris.
• Maintains a safe work attitude and environment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to read and interpret shipping orders and pick lists.
• Familiarity with general shipping method.
• Ability to memorize and recognize parts by number and finish.
• Must be familiar with general department standards.
• Must be able to work to high quality level.
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations.
• Good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
• Some Packer jobs require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Ability to interpret job paperwork and instructions clearly.
• Ability to work cooperatively, train, and educate others.
• Willingness to cross-train and rotate positions effectively.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible and overtime hours as needed.