Packing Operator - 1st Shift

omgcareers; Rockford (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and construction industries. The Packing Operator will operate automated- and semi- automated packing machines to pack parts according to specifications, and may hand pack as needed.

This role supports lean manufacturing principles and teamwork to ensure quality and efficiency. We seek a team player with strong math and mechanical reasoning, able to read safety instructions and job orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret safety instructions, job orders, quality specifications, and other related documents.
• Good written and verbal communication, and basic math skills.
• Strong math and mechanical reasoning skills.
• Ability to contribute as part of a team.
• Positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated- and semi-automated packing machines to pack parts according to specifications and Kanban card requirements.
• May hand-pack at times as product needs demand.

Skills

Strong math and mechanical reasoning

Team player

Positive can-do attitude

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Packing Operator

OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and construction industries worldwide. Headquartered in western Massachusetts, OMG is an equal opportunity employer prioritizing the safety of our employees and customers. The company values integrity, teamwork, diversity, trust, respect, commitment, and a passion for excellence. OMG is a global company operating manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Minnesota.

Position Overview

OMG currently operates in two Divisions: OMG Roofing Products and Fasten Master®. OMG Roofing Products is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of value-added components for the commercial roofing industry. The Fasten Master Division manufactures and markets innovative, premium quality wood-to-wood fasteners that are engineered to enable professional contractors to complete building projects safer, faster, and easier. At OMG, we use safe machine operating processes, hand-packing techniques, and effective lean manufacturing principles to pack our products. This position routinely operates automated- and semi–automated machines to pack parts according to specifications and Kanban card requirements. The Packing Operator may also hand pack at times as product needs demand. The Packing Operator must be a team player and committed to delivering the best quality to our customers.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Ability to interpret safety instructions, job orders, quality specifications, and other related documents.


• Good written and verbal communication, and basic math skills.


• Strong math and mechanical reasoning skills.


• Ability to contribute as part of a team.


• Positive can-do attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in high-noise areas and wear appropriate hearing protection devices.


• Manual material handling involving the need to grip, squeeze, and pinch.


• Ability to use a hard tined rake to move/break apart parts frequently.


• The position requires the ability to regularly stand for long periods of time.


• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and regularly lift/push/pull/carry up to 50

Must be able to complete all essential job functions listed in the position responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.