Packer Lead (Nights)

Wolverine Tube, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Tube, Inc. in Decatur, AL is seeking a Packer to ensure finished goods are packed to customer specifications and to perform final inspection before dispatch. You will set up packing queues, prepare packing stations, and work with the production team to meet quotas while maintaining quality.

The role requires safety-focused, reliable team players who can handle 12-hour shifts as needed. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred; forklift and crane certifications may be pursued

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain forklift and crane certifications.
• Manufacturing or industrial production experience preferred.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished goods to customer requirements.
• Inspect items for quality before packing.
• Set up packing queues and prepare packing stations for crew.
• Operate and maintain packing equipment safely.
• Report equipment issues and cooperate with production teams.
• Train new team members on procedures and safety.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Safety compliant

Attend trainings

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Crane certification

Job description

Description

• Packer’s position is necessary to ensure finished goods profiles are properly packed to customer requirements.
• Packing is also the final step in the process, inspection is required to visually discard of any defective material when packing.
• Ability to cross train in other departments.
• Pack material from age racks and place the material in proper packing material, proper nesting, and piece count verification.
• Inspect material for cut length, profile conformation, and quality standard process are followed.
• Keep workspace organized and clean, restock packing supplies, contribute to continuous improvements.
• Ensure that production requirements and standards are met consistently.
• Make every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising quality.
• Complete packaging tasks such as assembly, stacking, and binding.
• Operate machinery correctly and maintain it with care.
• Report any machinery issues to management.
• Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals.
• Set up packing queue to ensure the next to ship orders are ready for trucks. Have packing stations ready for pack teams to work.
• Quality procedure confirmation, proper packing recipes being utilized and all teams working at an acceptable pace.
• Manage movement of material to maximum packer production.
• Train new TM's to procedures, drive continuous improvement efforts and work directly with shipping to support packing/shipping plan.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Description

• Packer’s position is necessary to ensure finished goods profiles are properly packed to customer requirements.
• Packing is also the final step in the process, inspection is required to visually discard of any defective material when packing.
• Ability to cross train in other departments.
• Pack material from age racks and place the material in proper packing material, proper nesting, and piece count verification.
• Inspect material for cut length, profile conformation, and quality standard process are followed.
• Keep workspace organized and clean, restock packing supplies, contribute to continuous improvements.
• Ensure that production requirements and standards are met consistently.
• Make every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising quality.
• Complete packaging tasks such as assembly, stacking, and binding.
• Operate machinery correctly and maintain it with care.
• Report any machinery issues to management.
• Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals.
• Set up packing queue to ensure the next to ship orders are ready for trucks. Have packing stations ready for pack teams to work.
• Quality procedure confirmation, proper packing recipes being utilized and all teams working at an acceptable pace.
• Manage movement of material to maximum packer production.
• Train new TM's to procedures, drive continuous improvement efforts and work directly with shipping to support packing/shipping plan.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to achieve forklift and crane certifications (prior forklift and side loader experience a plus).
• Manufacturing experience working in industrial production is strongly preferred.
• Must be available for nights and weekends with occasional overtime.
• Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to always comply with all safety guidelines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Attend all safety and production trainings.
• You will need to be reliable and punctual.

Essential Physical Functions

• Ability to work on the production floor with exposure to dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that are repetitive.Ability to do work requiring standing with frequent stooping, bending, reaching overhead and sufficient manual dexterity to perform all aspects of the job.
• Ability to lift, move parts and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts primarily standing.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, gender identity or sexual orientation, creed, sex, disability, marital status, citizenship status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wolverine Industries is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employees or applicants who need accommodation to perform the essential functions of a job or to participate in the application or employment process should contact Human Resources. Requests will be reviewed on an individualized basis through an interactive process. Wolverine Industries will maintain the confidentiality of medical information as required by law and will not retaliate against any individual for requesting accommodation or exercising rights under applicable disability laws.