Job Description:
Reports to: Supervisor
Purpose of the Position: The Packer 1 is responsible for safely assembling and packing various types of products according to customer specifications while maintaining quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Use computerized & electronic system to select, assemble, and package orders accurately, safely and with quality.
- Apply clips, labels; and insert products into tubes, boxes, and other types of packaging.
- Train and rotate through all packing areas, Operate various levels of manual packaging equipment.
- Load specific components in to automated packaging equipment.
- Follow written and verbal instructions shared with you via Packer IIIs or Supervisors.
- Maintain expected output levels throughout the shift.
- Examine and inspect products and packaging materials, possess the ability to identify defective products, notify Packer III of any quality issues.
- Adhere to all safety protocols.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Requests are completed with a positive attitude.
- May be assigned special projects or other duties.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Possess manual dexterity and good coordination.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Possess basic technology skills.
- Possess ability to resolve minor problems, recognize normal and unusual situations
- Ability to work with manual and/or power equipment and tools
- Accuracy and attention to detail required
- Coachable and ability to apply instruction immediately
- Maintain a positive attitude and remains flexible to changing demands
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds
- Engage in frequent bending, crouching, twisting, and reaching
- Prolonged standing or sitting for the duration of the shift
- Must be comfortable performing repetitive tasks.
- Ability to work effectively in a non-temperature-controlled facility, enduring warm conditions in the summer and cold conditions in the winter.
- Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Education/Experience requirements: High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Previous production, assembly or packaging related experience preferred.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
