Packaging Specialist

Packaging Team Member Weekend Shift

Packaging Team Member (Weekend Shift)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, 49505

Company: Gilson Graphics

About Us: Gilson Graphics has been a trailblazer in marketing, printing and brand services since the 1940s. Our broad menu of services enables us to develop, produce, and deliver creative, targeted sales, and marketing materials for customers in a variety of industries.

Position Description:

As a member of the Gilson Packaging department, team members are responsible for performing handwork, kitting, and packaging to meet customer requirements and ensure safe arrival to the destination.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Handwork activities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Applying tape, sleeves, or labels to materials such as signage, displays, and marketing collateral
  • Folding materials such as letters, brochure holders, presentation folders, etc.
  • Inserting materials into bags, envelopes, presentation folders, cartons, etc.
  • Forming items such as visual marketing signage, folding cartons, product inserts, etc.
  • Inspecting and sorting items for defects, damage, or other issues
  • Counting, stacking, rubber banding, or bagging items for packs or kitting
  • Making buttons and adding grommets
• Kitting activities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Combining multiple items into common or unique combinations
  • Building boxes (taped or stapled)
  • Safely packing kits to prevent damage during shipping
  • Preparing for distribution: marking, labeling, etc.
• Packing activities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Placing like items in cartons, adding packing material, labeling, and sealing
  • Rolling posters and placing them in tubes
• Maintain a clean work environment by wiping down work surfaces, sweeping, emptying trash, returning tools, etc.

Schedule:

1. 4 consecutive (10 hours) shifts per week
2. Schedule must include both Saturday and Sunday
3. Shifts: 6:00 am - 4 pm
4. Eligible for 10% shift premium on all shifts

Requirements

Experience

• On-the-job training provided; no previous experience required

Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand and move throughout most of the shift
• Able to work in a group setting
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, detail, and accuracy
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• History of good attendance and dependability
• Ability to record time and proper job in a data collection system
• Must abide by all safety rules, policies, and procedures

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