Packer

Pennex; Wellsville (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Wellness incentive program

Regular employee celebrations

Job summary

Pennex is hiring a Packer for our Wellsville, PA location. The role involves visually inspecting extrusions, packing into bundles, and meeting customer specifications.

You will lift up to 50 pounds, gather materials, and maintain a clean, organized shipping area while following foreman instructions. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of shipping or warehouse experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to read safety rules and use measuring tools like tape measures or rulers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of shipping or warehouse experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions and procedures.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures or rulers.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorships not available.
• Regular attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and pack extrusions per customer specs.
• Lift and move bundles up to 50 lb and prepare materials for framing.
• Assemble bundles using required packing materials and foreman guidance.
• Record piece or weight counts daily and track packing time.
• Keep work area neat and maintain housekeeping in shipping.
• Follow instructions from foreman and perform duties as assigned.
• Operate cut back saw station when needed and assist as saw helper.

Skills

Reading rules and instructions

Basic math and measurement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Regular attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Ruler

Job description

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Packer at our Wellsville, PA location. The Packer visually inspects and packs extrusions utilizing bands, plastic, cardboard, paper and/or shrink wrap in various sized bundles per customer specifications

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repetitively lifts aluminum extrusions of lengths up to forty feet and weighing up to seventy-five pounds from metal basket carriers to packing conveyor.
• Gathers all materials needed for framing bundles, such as but not limited to: tape, stretch wrap cardboard, paper, banding, etc.
• Visually inspects metal while forming bundles looking for burrs, scratches, chips, gouges, dents, bubbles, die lines, etc. Ensures all pieces meet or exceed customer specifications. Contacts foreman, supervisor, or inspector when materials are questionable.
• Assembles bundles per foreman’s instructions utilizing packing materials to meet customer specifications.
• Assists and/or operates cut back saw station and acts as saw helper at the press. Lifts metal from racks and returns to racks after cutting. Ensures all cuts are made to meet customer specifications.
• Records appropriate piece count or weigh count daily and records time it takes to pack a bundle.
• Pushes wheeled baskets into or out of workstation.
• Carries scrap metal to scrap cart.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and assists with general housekeeping of the Shipping area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 1 to 2 years of shipping or warehouse experience
• Shipping/packaging knowledge is preferred

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures or rulers
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available
• Regular attendance required

Environmental Hazards

Physical

• The employee is regularly required to stand
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Work Environment

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

About Us

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit Pennex.com or check out other opportunities within the MX Holdings family of companies at MXHoldings.com.

Why Our People Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring, and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran, or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of brands, including Metal Exchange and Pennex, are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email [e-mail] .

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $18.39/Hr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $21.50/Hr.