Packer

Packer

Join our dynamic team as a Packer, where you will be responsible for picking, packing, and palletizing products. You will utilize a cherry picker to safely pick products off shelving racks at heights of 42 feet while harnessed in. This role also involves assisting in the shipping and receiving of products, breaking down pallets of incoming goods, pulling materials, packaging shipments, and labeling boxes for shipment. You are expected to maintain pick speeds and contribute to keeping the facility clean.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack products efficiently.
• Palletize goods for shipment.
• Utilize a cherry picker to access products at heights of 42 feet.
• Assist in shipping and receiving processes.
• Break down pallets of incoming products.
• Pull materials for packaging.
• Package and label shipments for distribution.
• Maintain pick speeds to meet operational goals.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and organized facility.

Essential Skills

• Comfortable with heights and using a cherry picker while harnessed.
• Ability to climb up and down grated stairs safely.
• Packing and picking experience.
• General labor skills.
• Order picking and pallet jack operation.
• Experience with RF scanners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Former forklift experience is advantageous.
• Prior warehouse experience is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Work in a growing facility with ample opportunities for upward mobility. Enjoy shift premiums and meals provided for warehouse staff, fostering a 'family feel' environment. The company values approachability and continuously seeks to improve the work environment. Regular performance reviews and feedback at 30, 60, and 90 days help create opportunities based on individual strengths. Stay informed with company-wide updates through a convenient texting service.

Work Environment

Work in a newly established facility equipped with fast-paced machinery and aisles stacked high with products. The environment requires comfort with heights and being around forklifts and foot traffic. The facility is clean, organized, and well-lit, offering a safe and efficient workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Merrillville, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.78 - $21.34/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)