Product Packager (2nd Shift 3pm 11pm)

Wagstaff Inc. is a family-owned American engineering and manufacturing leader in the global aluminum industry. For more than 80 years the companys success has been built on a foundation of innovation service integrity and quality. Wagstaff proudly manufactures 100% of its products in the United States at its facilities in Spokane Washington and Hebron Kentucky.

Pay: $20 - $22 per hour

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The product packaging is responsible for preparing inspecting and packaging finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and are ready for shipment. Duties include cleaning and de-burring materials assembling shipping containers labeling products and maintaining accurate documentation. The position also involves safely operating equipment such as forklifts cranes and hand tools while maintaining an organized and efficient work environment. Candidates should be committed to quality safety teamwork and following established procedures with flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Clean de-bur and package material for shipping utilizing appropriate processes
• Final inspection on finished product; reject damaged product or materials
• Assemble wood cardboard or other specified materials - containers skids and other shipping support materials including picking preassembled containers - as specified or required for the product and order
• Cut materials using a pre-determined BOM to include creation of BOM
• Use package construction databases to generate cut list and container sizes when required
• Maintain proper and accurate paperwork including completion of inspection documentation
• Label or mark material with appropriate information prior to packaging
• Follow documented departmental procedures of the Wagstaff Quality System
• Unload material while safely utilizing forklifts cranes and pallet jacks
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure efficiency and productivity
• Maintain a high degree of quality
• Perform safe operations of mechanical and hand tools
• Abide by company policies
• In order to achieve business objectives work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
• Willingness to cross train or train other co-workers
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and accurately interpret a tape measure and basic work instructions
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform final inspections and identify defects
• Ability to follow established procedures safety standards and quality guidelines
• Basic math and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift move and handle materials safely and work on your feet for extended periods
• Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation and a clean work area
• Effective teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience operating forklifts cranes and pallet jacks
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Familiarity with packaging processes material handling and shipping preparation
• Willingness to cross-train and support team members across functions

Desired Skills:

• Experience with quality systems or inspection documentation
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with a variety of materials (wood cardboard etc.)
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjust schedules to meet production needs

Working Environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts machinery and equipment and vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. While performing some job duties there is a risk of electrical shock and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Job duties may require work in high precarious places work in outside weather conditions and exposure to extreme temperatures in some cases. The noise level in the working environment is often loud. Because of this environment and associated risks use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental requirements described below 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.

Key: Constant -71% Frequent-31-70% Occasional- 11-30% Seldom 0-10%

Reading: Constant

Writing: Frequent

Speaking: Occasional

Hear: Constant

See: Constant

Stand: Constant

Drive: Seldom

Interpreting Data: Constant

Planning: Occasional

Organizing: Frequent

Supervising: N/A

Problem Solving: frequent

Attention to Detail: Constant

Multi-Tasking: Frequent

Sit: Seldom

Walk: Constant

Lift 10 lbs or less: Constant

Lift 10-25 lbs: Frequent

Lift 26-50 lbs: Occasional

Lift 51-100 lbs: Seldom

Lift 101 lbs: N/A

Carry 10 lbs or less: Constant

Carry 10-25 lbs: Frequent

Carry 26-50 lbs: Seldom

Carry 51-100 lbs: Seldom

Carry 101 lbs: N/A

Push/Pull Slide/Transfer 10 lbs or less: Constant

Push/Pull Slide/Transfer 10-25 lbs: Frequent

Push/Pull Slide/Transfer 26-50 lbs: Seldom

Push/Pull Slide/Transfer 51-100 lbs: Seldom

Push/Pull Slide/Transfer 101 lbs: Seldom

Climb/Balance: Constant

Turn/Twist/Lean: Constant

Stoop/Kneel/Squat: Constant

Reach/Manual Dexterity: Constant

Crouch/Crawl: Seldom

Bend: Constant

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