Packer

Work is typically performed under minimal daily supervision, receiving guidance from manager/supervisor about the work that needs to be completed. Able to exercise high level of discretion and latitude in completing tasks.


Job Knowledge & Skills

The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Skill in reading specifications and identifying the correct parts for fulfilling customer orders.
• Knowledge of routine packing procedures, techniques, equipment, and basic warehouse procedures.
• Skill in using a limited variety of packing procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of shipping documents and ability to identify shipping requirements and procedures for specific items using manual or automated processes.
• Skill in completing manual and computerized forms and shipping documents regarding stock description, units of issue, weight, quantity, and labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials and equipment.
• Requires basic arithmetic and standard formulas to determine size and volume of packing containers and materials.
• Skill in assembling standard shipping boxes and packing contents securely.
• Job requires ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.