Picker Packer

Peoria Production Solutions Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

403B - retirement plan

Long Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Legal

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employer paid Short Term Disability

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Peoria Production Solutions Inc. is seeking a Picker Packer to observe packaging operations and verify conformance to customer specifications. The role involves counting, inspecting containers, and ensuring orders meet work orders with attention to detail and efficiency.

Requirements include basic warehouse experience, ability to read packaging orders, and capacity to work on-site for 40 hours weekly. Teamwork and accuracy are essential assets for success.

Qualifications

• Some High School required; warehouse experience preferred.
• 1 year of warehouse experience as packager, allocator, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Proceeds with assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Usually works on orders that require a small number of pieces resulting in higher turnover of orders and increased switching of jobs throughout the day.
• Efficient and hardworking.
• Has the ability to stay on task, is not easily distracted by surrounding activities.
• Conducts verified counts of packaged goods in accordance with the package work order.
• Inspects filled containers to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Verifies that part number, description, and quantity on packaging work order match the material at the table.
• Determines the number of pieces that must be put in each container based on customer requirements.
• Sets scale to determine the number of pieces each container requires according to its package work order. Have a line leader check to be sure that the scale is set correctly before proceeding with filling the order.
• Randomly checks containers to make sure they are filled with the correct amount of material.
• Ensures orders are filled according to packaging work order.
• Helps with packaging responsibilities whenever needed or when time allows.
• Reports quantity discrepancies or other problems to a supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading work orders

Counting

Speed/accuracy

Education

Some High School

Tools

Electric hand jacks

Electric tape machines

Handheld tape guns

Heat sealers

RF gun

Job description

Job Title

Picker Packer

Company Mission

To be the premier employer for individuals with disabilities.

Brief Description

Observes packaging operations and inspects containers to verify conformance to customer specifications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Proceeds with assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Usually works on orders that require a small number of pieces resulting in higher turnover of orders and increased switching of jobs throughout the day.
• Efficient and hardworking.
• Has the ability to stay on task, is not easily distracted by surrounding activities.
• Conducts verified counts of packaged goods in accordance with the package work order.
• Inspects filled containers to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Verifies that part number, description, and quantity on packaging work order match the material at the table.
• Determines the number of pieces that must be put in each container based on customer requirements.
• Sets scale to determine the number of pieces each container requires according to its package work order. Have a line leader check to be sure that the scale is set correctly before proceeding with filling the order.
• Randomly checks containers to make sure they are filled with the correct amount of material.
• Ensures orders are filled according to packaging work order.
• Helps with packaging responsibilities whenever needed or when time allows.
• Reports quantity discrepancies or other problems to a supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 20 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet for 8 hours each day either standing or walking.
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, or reach with hands and arms while filling orders.
• Regularly required to use hands to handle objects or tools.
• Must be willing to work 40 hours per week.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, ear plugs required in some locations.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic mathematical functions and basic calculator functions.
• Knowledge of production equipment and tools such as electric hand jacks, electric tape machines, handheld tape guns, and heat sealers.
• Skill to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read packaging work order.
• Ability to count.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to use an RF gun.
• Ability to complete tasks quickly, neatly, accurately, and carefully.
• Ability to handle pressure of deadlines and stay patient while tasks are being performed.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.

Education/Experience

• Some High School required.
• 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment as a packager, allocator, or similar position.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 403B - retirement plan
• Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Legal
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Bonus Opportunities