Packer (2nd Shift)

Samuel, Son & Co.; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a production associate responsible for manual lifting, packaging aluminum extrusions, and visual inspections to ensure specs are met.

The role requires reading a tape measure, basic math, and the ability to work overtime or weekends. Compensation aligns with local market rates and is paid hourly at $20.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Production & packaging duties including manual lifting, labeling, sorting, and stacking aluminum extrusions.
• Inspect extrusions for defects such as surface imperfections, bow, twist, dents, and dimensional discrepancies.
• Straighten and align extrusions prior to packaging as needed.
• Ensure bundle measurements, counts, and tags are accurate.
• Pack extrusions using shrink wrap and protective materials per specifications.
• Assist with extrusion transfer processes and material staging for shipment.
• Report defective materials or safety/quality concerns immediately to supervision.
• Perform basic visual quality checks and verify conformance to customer specs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following 5S standards.
• Follow safety policies, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Comply with environmental and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain production pace in coordination with teammates.
• Work collaboratively in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds routinely.
• Bend, twist, squat, kneel, and climb during shifts.
• Reach above shoulder level and below waist repeatedly.
• Use hands for power grasping, manipulation, and repetitive motions.
• Maintain hand-eye coordination for inspection tasks.
• Visually inspect materials at close range and from a distance.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Production & Packaging - 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.
• Comply with company environmental and housekeeping standards.
• 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.
• 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.

The pay for this position is $20.00. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.