Precision Packager & Assembler

Westlake Pipe & Fittings; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Michigan seeks to hire an individual for packaging functions, including inspecting products and preparing them for shipment. The candidate should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and possess strong communication skills. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds and maintaining a clean work area. An entrepreneurial environment is promised with a focus on community presence and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Must maintain proper use of cutters and clippers.
• Ability to carry heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect product to quality requirements.
• Clean, trim and correctly label parts.
• Pack parts into boxes and properly seal.
• Construct pallets for Material Handler.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Ensure necessary materials are stocked before leaving press.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Safety awareness

Job description

Primary Purpose

Perform one or more packaging functions such as trimming, assembling gaskets, heat staking, bagging, shrink wrapping, and staking screws.

Primary Purpose

Perform one or more packaging functions such as trimming, assembling gaskets, heat staking, bagging, shrink wrapping, and staking screws.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Visually inspect product to quality requirements, including size and configuration.
• Clean, trim and correctly label parts.
• When using gaskets, make sure all parts are assembled properly.
• Pack parts into boxes and properly seal using tape machine.
• Construct pallets and prepare them for pick up by Material Handler.
• Keep work area clean, organized and free of debris to maintain a safe facility.
• Construct boxes and put appropriate labels on boxes.
• Ensure that gaskets, rings and other necessary materials are stocked before leaving press.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Comply with all Employee Conduct and Work Rules.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Proper use of cutters and clippers.
• Must maintain and attitude of safety awareness and responsibly.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to perform all tasks and duties as described throughout this job description; ability to bend, stoop and carry heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Sufficiently mobile to function in a shop floor environment that includes the ability to crawl, kneel, lift, pull, sit, stand and walk for shifts working up to a 12 hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.