Packaging Technician

Are you detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and enjoy working with your hands in a fast-paced environment? If so, we may have the job for you! Our client, a local packaging manufacturer, is looking for a Packaging Technician to join their team. Packaging Technician Job Highlights: Schedule: 2ndshift - 10 hour shifts - Monday-Thursday 2p-12a Pay Rate: $18.00-20.00 per hour, depending on experience Evaluation-to-hire, meaning the company wants you LONG TERM! Full benefits upon hire Casual work environment with a small team Packing Technician Job Summary: We are seeking a Packing Technician to join our client, a manufacturer of flexible packaging and resealable bags. As a Packaging Technician, you will play a crucial role in our client’s production process by helping to operate the machine, and carefully checking and packing finished products. Your responsibilities will include set up and operation of the machine a well as quality checking finished products, ensuring proper measurements, count, and seal, as well as packing products according to specifications, making sure they are ready for shipment and distribution. Packaging Technician Responsibilities: Set up of machine Running the machine Examine and inspect products to ensure quality is met Measure and count finished products Pack products into boxes/crates in specified quantities Remove defective products and place them in designated areas Collaborate with others to document and track production issues, waste, and delays Hand Packer Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, machine op/packaging preferred Ability to read and interpret measurements using a tape measure Attention to detail Ability to work in a team-oriented environment Mathematical skills (basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) Benefits as an Express Associate: Medical Benefits Holiday Pay 401K Free Employee Assistance Program, Training, and Scholarship Opportunities Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr