Packer

Hardware Packer / Loader

This role supports a fast-paced production environment by accurately picking, packing, identifying, and loading hardware boxes to meet daily work orders and production needs in Shawnee, KS. You will maintain organized stock areas, ensure inventory accuracy, and help keep materials flowing smoothly to support production schedules on either a day or night shift.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and load hardware boxes according to daily work orders and production schedules.
• Ensure correct quantities of hardware boxes are completed to meet daily and weekly production requirements.
• Properly identify and label boxes, pallets, parts, and materials to maintain traceability and accuracy.
• Maintain full bins in hardware pick stations so production has continuous access to required materials.
• Keep the stock area organized, stocked, and ready for production needs at all times.
• Accurately identify parts and locate the appropriate bins, barrels, or storage areas based on labels and documentation.
• Plan ahead to ensure materials are brought to the department in a timely manner to avoid delays.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized throughout the shift by following housekeeping and safety practices.
• Learn product types, parts, and department processes to improve speed and accuracy over time.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from leadership and team leads to complete assigned tasks.
• Compare numbers, labels, and part information against required standards and documentation to ensure correctness.
• Accurately enter data into a computer system to record inventory movements, counts, and order status.
• Use RF scanners or similar tools to support order picking, inventory tracking, and material handling.
• Support other entry-level functions within the department as needed for job rotation and team coverage.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership to support overall production and warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience with packing, packaging, picking, inventory, and material handling in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Ability to perform picking, packing, loading, stocking, and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Ability to quickly identify parts, quantities, and locations using labels, part numbers, and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure correct part numbers, quantities, labels, work orders, and data entry.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions from leadership and team members.
• Basic computer and data entry skills for recording inventory and order information.
• Ability to use RF scanners or similar technology for order picking and inventory tracking.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn additional department responsibilities as needed.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments as required by the facility.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling parts and packaging.
• Ability to grip small objects and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Ability to frequently stoop, bend, walk, carry, and lift materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Ability to perform light office-related duties as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in warehouse, production, or distribution operations.
• Experience maintaining organized stock areas and supporting production schedules.
• Familiarity with inventory control practices and maintaining accurate counts.
• Comfort working with barcodes, labels, and part numbering systems.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan ahead for material needs.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Openness to job rotation and learning multiple tasks within the department.

Why Work Here?

You join a production team that values reliability, accuracy, and teamwork, providing consistent full-time hours with the opportunity for weekly overtime. The environment offers clear processes, structured shifts, and the chance to build practical skills in manufacturing, warehousing, and inventory control. You gain experience with modern material handling tools and systems while working alongside supportive leadership that encourages cross-training and ongoing learning.

Work Environment

This position is based in a production and warehouse facility in Shawnee, KS. Standard schedules run Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, or Monday through Thursday, 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, with weekly overtime as needed on Fridays. The work environment is fast-paced and focused on keeping materials flowing to support production. You will work on your feet for most of the shift, moving between stock areas, pick stations, and work cells. The facility includes both hot and cold areas, and you may move between different temperature zones during the day. You will use equipment such as RF scanners, computers for data entry, and standard material handling tools while working around pallets, bins, barrels, and racking. The work area emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, with expectations that you maintain a tidy and orderly space throughout the shift. Dress typically aligns with a production and warehouse setting, with practical, comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear suitable for standing, walking, lifting, and working around materials and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shawnee, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shawnee,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2026.