Packager-1st shift 4/10 Flex - Westlake Careers

SUMMARY

Assemble, pack and label cartons to prepare for shipping.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assemble cartons by using staple gun.
• Place labels on end of carton.
• Communicate with scale operator to get correct carton size.
• Place cartons on buggy to be transported to shipping area.
• Retrieve empty buggies after lift truck takes material off.
• Maintain ample supply of cartons.
• Responsible for keeping accurate inventory of excess picture frame pieces.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Wrap picture frames in foam wrap and offbear pieces from tape machine.
• Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards.
• Comply with established safety rules.
• Comply with company policy and procedures.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, leads, supervisors, and managers.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned to the satisfaction of supervisor and/or lead.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND 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/Knowledge

Less than high school education or up to one month related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience

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

• Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Communication

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.