Packer I

Century-Furniture; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Century-Furniture is seeking a packing associate to prepare and package furniture for transport and delivery. The role involves operating lifts, moving units to conveyors, and building shipping cartons with packing materials.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) with prior packing experience a plus, and must be able to lift at least 100 pounds in a noisy environment while following safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous packing experience a plus.
• Must be able to lift/move at least 100 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and work in a noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates lift to place unit on the support tray.
• Pushes unit to conveyer, as appropriate.
• Builds shipping cartons and inserts furniture into carton.
• Uses shrink wrap gun and staple gun for packing the unit.
• Scans and adds packing ticket to product.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Packing

Heavy lifting

Stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shrink wrap gun

Staple gun

Conveyor system

Job description

Summary Job DescriptionThis position prepares and packages furniture products that ready for transport and delivery.Essential DutiesOperates lift that will place unit on the support trayPushes unit to conveyer, as appropriateBuilds shipping cartons and inserts furniture into cartonUses shrink wrap gun and staple gun for packing the unitScans and adds packing ticket to productMust follow all safety policies and procedures.Position RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED preferredPrevious packing experience a plusPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, walk, stand, and climb on a daily basisMust be able to lift/move at least 100 poundsMust be able to pull and pushMust be able to reach overheadMust be able to work in a noisy environment