Packer - 1st Shift - Full-Time

West Marine; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

West Marine is looking for a Packer to prepare, pack, label, and inspect orders for shipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment in Rock Hill, SC. You will ensure accuracy, quality, and safety while supporting timely fulfillment for customers.

Responsibilities include packing with proper materials, labeling clearly, performing final quality checks, and coordinating with inventory and shipping teams. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in receiving or warehouse preferred.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and picking systems advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safety compliance and following protocols in handling shipments.
• Accurately pick and pack items per order specs and verify quantities.
• Pack items securely and label for shipping.
• Perform final quality checks and report damages or errors.
• Communicate with inventory/shipping teams to ensure timely fulfillment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Computer basics

Communication

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Picking systems

Job description

The Packer is responsible for preparing, packing, labeling, and inspecting orders for shipment to ensure accuracy and quality. This role plays a critical part in fulfilling customer orders on time while maintaining high safety and quality standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols while handling shipments. Report hazards or incidents to management immediately.
• Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick and pack items according to order specifications.Verify correct quantities, item types, and condition of products prior to packing.
• Packing & Labeling: Pack items securely using appropriate packing materials. Label boxes and packages clearly and accurately for shipping. Ensure orders are packed efficiently to prevent damage during transit.
• Inspection & Quality Control: Perform final quality checks before packing. Report any damaged, incorrect, or missing items.
• Inventory Interaction: Communicate with inventory or receiving staff about low stock or errors. Record packed quantities in inventory systems if required.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Coordinate with shipping, inventory, and receiving teams to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized assigned work area at all times during your scheduled shift.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous experience in a receiving or warehouse environment preferred.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and picking systems is advantageous.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory management software.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following established safety protocols at all times.

Physical Description

Typical Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Crew Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Crew Member regularly works near moving equipment.
• Position is routinely exposed to hot and cold temperatures during Summer and Winter months in the Distribution Center.

Essential Physical Tasks:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Crew Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Crew Member is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, hear, reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel. The Crew Member is occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. or team lift items greater than 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Willing to submit to a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those in this description.

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