Packaging Associate

Description

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM- 3:30PM  

Reports To: Production Manager/Supervisor 

Travel: No travel is expected for this position 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Supervisory: No Supervisory Responsibilities 

Department: Production/Edgebanding 

Location: Newport, NC 

Summary: Packaging 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify that orders for finished veneer products are correct and pass a quality control inspection to ensure correct item, count, and quality for the Customer.
• Maintain correct inventory counts in a computer software system and print the correct/corresponding product stickers
• Responsible for correct package weight and PO number for each box/package.
• Use Correct boxes and packaging for each finished veneer item to be shipped.
• Responsible for continuously entering data into a computer software system. 
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be proficient with the use of a computer
• Work effectively, with limited supervision. 
• Must be conscientious and have strong attention to detail  
• Reliable and regular attendance is required 
• Communicate and perform effectively, both independently and in a team environment. 
• Willingness to learn 
• Time management skills 

Qualifications: 

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/Experience: 

Previous experience working in a retail shipping environment, or warehouse is highly preferred

High school diploma or GED. 

Language Ability: 

Ability to speak, read and understand English. Ability to communicate effectively with managers and employees. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Math Ability: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. 

Reasoning Ability:  

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Computer Skills:  

Basic computer skills are required

Must be able to type without assistance 

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally required to work both hot and cold temperatures. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, although work in high noise areas may be required. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 5-10 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; lift; bend; twist; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Please note this description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified for a job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job nor shall it be construed as giving exclusive title to every function described. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.