Packer

At SATO America, LLC our mission is to create new value for our customers through products and services of superior quality and to contribute towards a better and more sustainable world. In over 80 years, SATO has fostered a culture of professionalism and customer-centric innovation with an unchanging mission of value creation for customers that, in turn, contributes to a more sustainable world. Do you have what it takes to be our customer's most trusted partner for mutual growth, and always essential in an ever-changing world? If so, look no further. We have a place for you.

This is a full-time, permanent position at SATO.

SATO America is seeking a detail-orientated, service-focused Packer.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Compensation: $16-18/hour + Benefits

We have two (2) open positions on each shift.

• 1st Shift 6am-2:30pm Monday - Friday
• 2nd Shift 2:00pm-10:30pm Monday - Friday
• 3rd Shift 10pm-6:30am Monday - Friday

SUMMARY: As a Packer at SATO, you would manually package materials and products, accomplish product finishing, and assist press operator by performing the following duties:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend work order instructions.
• Set up shrink wrap, ability to change plastic as needed.
• Assemble cartons; obtain and sort product if needed.
• Wrap protective material around product when required.
• Insert product into boxes according to quantity specification.
• Ability to set up all labeling tools properly.
• Label containers, container tags, or products using labeling tool.
• Work in reroll/finishing area when required.
• Monitor label quality during production and/or packaging.
• Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process.
• Helps press operators with clean up and prepress.
• Sweep the floor and perform other duties to maintain a clean work area.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• Perform work safely and participate in any and all safety programs instituted by the company.

QUALIFICATION:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Skills And Abilities: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English in order to communicate effectively with co-workers, and to follow instructions.

The ability to focus on objects, have good vision and be able to differentiate colors as determined by color blindness testing. Strong mechanical aptitude needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At a minimum, the individual must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and over 50 lbs with mechanical devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Contact with moving mechanical systems is the norm
• Exposure to non-hazardous fumes may occur
• The noise level may be loud and hearing protection may be recommended or required
• Eye protection may be recommended or required
• Contact with certain chemicals may occur; these chemicals include both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SATO America LLC offers a highly competitive salary in addition to an outstanding, market-leading benefits program. SATO's total compensation package extends well beyond your paycheck as it's designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life. See our benefit line-up below:

Health & Wellness: medical, vision, and dental insurance to include coverage for domestic partners. SATO contributes approximately 75% to the cost of employees' health insurance coverage along with 100% company paid Life & AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with an employer contribution of $500.00 or $1,000.00 depending on elected medical coverage.

Time Away: We observe 10 company-paid holidays per year and up to ten (10) days accrued vacation time in the first year. Eleven (11) days at year two (2). Twelve (12) days at year three (3). Thirteen (13) days at year four (4) and fifteen (15) days at year five (5). We also offer six (6) accrued personal days for you to use for things like weddings, moving, mental health, religious holiday, sick child or for anything that is truly personal.

Saving for the Future: plan for your short-term and long-term goals with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match with no vesting schedule. You are fully vested on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. SATO will match 100%/dollar-for-dollar of your 401(k)-deferral amount of the first 3% of your pay and an additional match of 50%/$.50 on the next 2% of your pay. For example, if you defer 5% of your pay into the 401(k) Plan, SATO will make a 4% matching contribution.

Work-Life: we offer an Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members, career development, growth opportunities, and referral bonuses.

SATO America LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

We are focused on creating and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. SATO America LLC's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.