Shipping Operator CG4

Hexcel; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel, a leader in advanced lightweight composites, seeks a Shipping Operator at our Casa Grande, AZ facility. You will package finished products, prepare crates and pallets, and ensure packaging meets customer specifications.

The role runs on a swing shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) with OT as needed, starting at $25.75/hour during orientation and $28.13/hour after 90 days, plus a $1.75 shift premium. Strong attention to detail required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Able to read routers, job copies, and sales orders.
• Able to log data into a computer system.

Responsibilities

• Package finished product in compliance with specifications.
• Create crates, pallets, and boxes for shipping.
• Determine packaging methods and whether to pallet or crate.
• Use forklift to move materials and load shipments.
• Verify quantities and dimensions per specs.
• Maintain accurate records of packaging and labels.

Skills

Forklift operation

Packaging & shipping

Reading & interpreting documents

Basic math & measurement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Ruler

Basic computer data entry

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.” Hexcel is currently seeking a Shipping Operator for our Casa Grande, AZ, USA location. Start rate: $25.75 Per Hour during the New Hire Orientation Period – normally 90 calendar days, then increases to $28.13 Per Hour. This position is on Swing shift (3:00PM to 11:00PM, Monday – Friday + O/T as required) and pays a $1.75 per hour shift premium.

Responsibilities

• Packages finished product in compliance with manufacturing and customer specifications.
• Makes crates, pallets, and boxes for shipping honeycomb products to customers.
• Determines if existing product needs to be palleted or crated.
• Uses due date list to select finished products to be packed.
• Utilizes sales order and sales order information to determine proper packaging methods.
• Verifies that all quantity and dimensions of finished product have been checked and signed-off by production.
• Moves material with forklift and uses hand tools, power saws, and air-powered equipment to construct boxes, crates, and pack product.
• Orders lumber, cardboard replenishments, and other packing material and work supplies.
• Must be able to read and understand routers, job copies, and sales orders.
• Inputs and receives information from a computer to log out test pieces, print sales orders and labels.
• Ensures that packaging meets customer specifications and expectations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience required preferably in manufacturing.
• Minimum of 6 months manufacturing experience in the Hexcel Casa Grande facility may substitute in lieu of one year experience.
• Must be proficient in use of tape measure and ruler.
• Basic working knowledge of computer data entry function preferred.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Eligible candidate must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.