Repacker

Americold; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Repacker to manually pack products into cartons for retail sale and repackage damaged containers into new cartons. You will label, palletize, and prepare shipments, while maintaining a clean work area and following safety rules.

You should be comfortable with basic arithmetic, pay attention to detail, and work well in a team. Previous experience with box cutters and shrink wrap is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in packing and labeling.
• Good teamwork and clear communication with colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Manually pack products into cartons and prepare for shipping.
• Check products for accuracy, damage, and infestation.
• Maintain safety and comply with OSHA standards.
• Participate in physical inventories as needed.
• Keep workspace clean, neat, and orderly.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Box cutters

Automatic shrink film wrappers

Job description

What You'll Do

Under general supervision, the Repacker will manually pack single products into multiple pack cartons for retail sale, repackage products from damaged containers into new cartons, check products for damage, and label and palletize cartons in preparation for shipping.

Essential Functions

• Manually pack single products into multiple pack cartons, efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate area, pick orders for shipment, assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped, and perform labeling, sorting, and wrapping.
• Check or count product for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety, in compliance with OSHA Standards.
• Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.

What Experience and Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division,
• Ability to pay close attention to details, meet deadlines, and read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Experience using box cutters and automatic shrink film wrappers safely and efficiently.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) to minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius), as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Able to climb ladders or step ladders.
• Able to tolerate heights up to 30 ft. (9 meters) and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Able to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently over an 8-10-12 hour shift. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on specific role, must be able to lift boxes of varying weights up 80 lbs. (36 kg) and carry product a distance of up to 6 ft. (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to hear and speak in order to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, as well as able to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.