Special Packager (2nd Shift)

Gathr Outdoors; Town of Florence (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gathr Outdoors is seeking a Special Packaging/Packer to operate packaging equipment on the Florence, WI production floor. You will record production data, work with supervisors to maintain equipment efficiency, and uphold strict quality standards for tees.

The role requires reliable attendance, the ability to read work orders, and effective communication with team members. PPE usage and safety rules are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively manage time and resources in an organized manner.
• Must be able to read and understand requirements for customer and internal work orders.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to understand basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment to meet customer demand and production goals.
• Properly record production/order fulfillment in our operating database.
• Communicate with supervisors and maintenance personnel to maintain equipment efficiencies.
• Uphold established quality standards for tees.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Work safely upholding PPE and Safety requirements, and report safety concerns.

Skills

Time management

Read requirements

Effective communication

Basic math

Reliability

Punctuality

Team player

Growth mindset

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title: Special Packaging/Packer
Location: Florence, WI
Reports To: Finishing Supervisor

Brand/Segment: Gathr Outdoors (https://www.gathroutdoors.com/)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Gathr Outdoors, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, is a diversified global leader in designing and manufacturing outdoor products and sporting goods. Our core business segments are OUTDOOR (GCI Outdoor, Klymit, Rightline Gear, Cascadia Vehicle Tents & WaterPORT) and RECREATION (PrideSports, Pride Manufacturing, Golf Scorecards & MacNeill Engineering). Each segment provides industry-leading product development, design, and customer support.

At Gathr Outdoors, we believe experiences are always more powerful when spent together outside. We are Better Together, Passionate by Nature, Blazing New Trails & Rugged for a Reason! Come join us...Everyone is welcome at our camp!

We are one of the fastest-growing outdoor manufacturers in the U.S. We live by the belief that experiences are always more powerful when spent together outside. Welcome to our camp! We wish you every success in your new role.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The fundamental reason this position exists is to perform functions necessary to operate special packaging equipment to provide top quality finished products to customers. These customers could be in the form of internal resources or direct customer orders. This position may also shift into other positions as needed according to customer demand by resource.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operate packaging equipment to meet customer demand and production goals
  Goals per 8 hour shift: clam filler: combos = 110/hour/person, 30 count = 162/hour/person, wm = 105/hour/person; hayssen or scale: combos = 75/hour/person, 30 count = 124/hour/person, wm = 65/hour/person
  Examples of equipment used: clam filler, hayssen bagger, tee loader, counting scale, automatic and hand held tape machines, pallet jack
• Properly record production/order fulfillment in our operating database
• Communicate with supervisors and maintenance personnel to maintain equipment efficiencies
• Uphold established quality standards for tees
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Work safely upholding our company PPE and Safety requirements (Ex. Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes where needed, gloves, labeling secondary containers, etc....) Report safety concerns to management, including any guarding that has become compromised.
• Adhere to company policies and practices as outlined in our company handbook
• Embrace and demonstrate our Company Values:

Better Together: One Team Mindset; Collaborate, work together to accomplish company goals; Listen to each other's needs to be successful; Everyone must pull their own weight

Passionate by Nature: Customer/Consumer First Mindset; Be Better/Continuous Mindset; Work Happiness/Become the expert; Results Driven

Blazing New Trails: Relentless Innovation; Develop Self and Others; Nimble Learner and Curious; HealthyDissatisfaction

Rugged for a Reason: Values Driven; Problem Solvers, not Complainers; Solid decisions on Quality; Resilient and Dependable

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to effectively manage time and resources in an organized manner
• Ability to read and understand requirements for customer and internal workorders
• Must have reliable transportation
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to understand basic math skills

SKILLS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change, demonstrates learning agility with desire to grow and develop
• Ability to build credible, effective relationships with employees and management
• Team player with a growth, development, and challenge accepted mindset
• Driven by customer focus with professional presence
• Self-directed, motivated and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works on the production floor area. The noise level is usually high and will require PPE (safety glasses and hearing protection) in all zones.
• Works in high temperature areas at different times of the year
• Works on cement floors with padding
• Moving parts on machinery

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and management through multiple forms of technology. Must be able to receive and convey information.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move about inside the Manufacturing building.
• Needs to have the ability to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Needs to be able to stand/move about their work area for entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Gathr Outdoors is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request (you can email [e-mail]). The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.