Packer

Galbreath, LLC; Winamac (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision insurance

FSA

401(k) with match

Vacation & PTO

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Galbreath, LLC in Winamac, Indiana is seeking a Packer to pull parts from shelves, fill orders, and crate items for shipment. This role requires the ability to lift heavy objects and operate a sit-down forklift safely.

You will report part deficiencies, maintain records, and support continuous improvement across the materials department. The position offers a pay rate of $18.56 per hour along with comprehensive benefits described by Wastequip.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience operating a sit‑down fork truck preferred.
• Must be able to become certified to operate a Fork Truck.
• Attention to detail and care required to prevent injury when performing maintenance tasks and operating equipment.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records and perform basic mathematical operations.

Responsibilities

• The Packer picks parts from designated areas according to the shop order and places them into a crate that will get shipped out to our customers.
• The Packer is responsible for watching and reporting part deficiencies.
• Safely operates a fork truck, a full/oversized pickup truck, and an oversized flat-bed truck to perform required logistical functions.
• Perform simple and routine maintenance to ensure that all equipment and tools remain safe and fully operational; if unsafe, lock out and notify supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement across personal tasks, materials department, and the business as a whole.
• Performs other duties as instructed by the Ship Out Supervisor or Ship Out Manager.
• No supervisory responsibilities are generally required for this position.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic math

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Overview

Galbreath has a great opportunity at the Winamac, IN facility for a Packer. The Packer will pull parts and components from the shelf to fill orders according to the shop order and place items in crates for hoist ship outs. This position requires the ability to lift heavy objects. Pay Rate: $18.56

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Packer picks parts from designated areas according to the shop order and places them into a crate that will get shipped out to our customers.
• The Packer is responsible for watching and reporting part deficiencies.
• Safely operates a fork truck, a full/oversized pickup truck, and an oversized flat-bed truck to perform required logistical functions.
• Perform simple and routine maintenance to ensure that all equipment and tools remain safe and fully operational; in the event a piece of equipment is in an unsafe condition, the equipment should be immediately locked out and a supervisor notified.
• As an individual and part of a team, strives to support continuous improvement across their personal tasks, the tasks of the materials department, as well as all facets of the business as a whole organization.
• Performs other duties as instructed by the Ship Out Supervisor or Ship Out Manager.
• No supervisory responsibilities are generally required for this position.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience operating a sit‑down fork truck is preferred.
• Must be able to become certified to operate a Fork Truck.
• Attention to detail and care is required to prevent injury to self and others, particularly when performing maintenance tasks and operating equipment.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records and perform basic mathematical operations.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to pull and push a heavy cart frequently.
• Individual will be exposed to noise, dust, grease, oil and dirt frequently.
• Individual will be working in a hot environment in the summer months and cold environment in the winter months.
• Must be able to walk and stand frequently.

Company Benefits

• Medical plans: Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans, Prescription (Rx) Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dental plans: Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s): Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA.
• Company Paid: Base Life Insurance, Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match.
• Voluntary Pet Insurance.
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time Paid, Grandparent Leave Paid, Bonding Leave Paid.
• Adoption Assistance, Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).

Wastequip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other class protected by applicable law. Wastequip will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if requested.