Packer
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Description
STARTING RATE $17.48 per hour (Rate/Salary may vary based on skills, experience level, and position hired for)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews work orders, pick tickets, packing slips, and shipping instructions to determine packing requirements and shipment priorities.
- Inspects products for damage, defects, or discrepancies prior to packaging.
- Selects appropriate packaging materials, including boxes, cartons, pallets, shrink wrap, and protective fillers.
- Packs products securely to prevent damage during handling and transportation.
- Labels packages accurately and prepares shipments according to company and carrier requirements.
- Verifies quantities, item descriptions, and order information before shipment.
- Operates warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, tape machines, and barcode scanners as required.
- Assists in loading and unloading materials and shipments.
- Maintains inventory accuracy by reporting shortages, overages, and damaged goods.
- Organizes and maintains a clean, safe, and efficient work area.
- Complies with all warehouse procedures, quality standards, and productivity goals.
- Assists with cycle counts, inventory checks, and stock replenishment activities as assigned.
- Collaborates with warehouse personnel, shipping staff, supervisors, and other departments to resolve order and inventory issues.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Performs other duties and activities as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized.
- Working in accordance with safe job practices and complying with company safety rules.
- Using required personal protective equipment.
- Reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
- Making safety suggestions.
- Serving on the safety committee if requested.
- Cooperating during investigation of any accidents that occur.
- Taking an active part and participating in safety meetings, pre-job safety briefings, task hazard analyses, and Job Safety Analyses.
- Following proper material handling and lifting techniques.
- Maintaining housekeeping and cleanliness standards within the warehouse.