Packer 1: Packaging Specialist with Growth & Benefits

Samuel, Son & Co.; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Paid vacation

401K with company match

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. in Fontana, CA is seeking a production worker to perform packaging, inspection, and material handling of aluminum extrusions. The role requires basic math, measuring tape reading, and teamwork to maintain quality and efficiency on the line.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 50 pounds, operating power tools, and following safety procedures. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required based on production needs.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to accurately read and use a measuring tape.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Experience using power tools and production equipment preferred.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible shifts as required.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment under varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform production duties including manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling, sorting, and stacking of aluminum extrusions.
• Inspect extrusions for visual defects including surface imperfections, bow, twist, dents, and dimensional discrepancies.
• Straighten and align extrusions as needed prior to packaging.
• Ensure bundle measurements, counts, and tags are accurate.
• Pack extrusions using shrink wrap and other protective materials per specification.
• Remove spacers and assist with extrusion transfer processes.
• Assist with loading and staging material for shipment.
• Report defective materials, unsafe conditions, or questionable quality concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform basic visual quality inspections and verify conformance to customer specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (5S standards).
• Follow all company safety policies including PPE requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain production pace in coordination with team members.
• Work collaboratively in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds independently.
• Bend, twist, squat, kneel, and climb throughout shift.
• Reach above shoulder level and below waist level repeatedly.
• Use hands for power grasping, fine manipulation, repetitive motion, and push/pull operations.
• Maintain hand-eye coordination for inspection tasks.
• Visually inspect materials at close range and distance.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Skills

Measuring tape reading

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Samuel, Son & Co. in Fontana, CA is seeking a production worker to perform packaging, inspection, and material handling of aluminum extrusions. The role requires basic math, measuring tape reading, and teamwork to maintain quality and efficiency on the line.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 50 pounds, operating power tools, and following safety procedures. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required based on production needs.