Packer - Columbus, OH

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair and operation products, is searching for a 1st Shift Packer in our Columbus, OH distribution center.
As a Kimball Midwest associate, you'll be part of a company built on long-term growth and strong values. From $1 million in sales in 1983 to over $500 million today, our success has been driven by our people. Despite our growth, we have stayed true to our family-owned and operated roots-where employees are recognized as individuals and our culture remains a top priority.
Responsibilities:
* Packaging parts.
* Sets up scale machine for proper weight of box being packaged
* Lifts waist to waist and carries up to 50 pounds
* Fills box with parts until proper weight is indicated and affixes labels to boxes
* Packs boxes onto shelf boxes
* Visually inspects all merchandise for quality and checks for any defects or bad plating.
* Accurately packages merchandise while maintaining a high production level.
* Documents quality standards including product accuracy, labeling quality, and country of origin accuracy.
Qualifications:
* This position requires the ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to follow and understand written and oral instructions.
* This position requires the ability to concentrate and to communicate with management and co-workers.
* This position requires the ability to lift objects weighing fifty (50) pounds waist to waist.
* This position requires the ability to push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds.
* This position requires the ability to walk and stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.
* This position requires the ability to frequently bend and twist the back.
* This position requires the ability to finely manipulate and grip objects.
* This position requires the ability to squat and reach.
Additional Information:
This position pays $18 per hour. Plus $200 BONUS opportunities
The hours are Monday-Friday, 5:30 am to 2:00 pm.
We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.
Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state or local law.
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