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** 2nd Shift Warehouse Packaging Associate**

**Job Category****:** Dist/Warehouse **Requisition Number****:** 2NDSH001182 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

WAI, a leading international automotive parts manufacturing and distribution company, is looking for 2nd shift Packaging Associates to join our Distribution Center team!

We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, paid holidays, fun events, developmental opportunities, free coffee service and a friendly work environment!

Packaging associate will be responsible for the production and/or packaging of a variety of manufactured products. This is an essential a support role for several areas of distribution, including but not limited quality and assembly.

**POSITION SUMMARY**

This position is responsible for the production and/or packaging of a variety of manufactured products. The Packer position is a support role for several areas of distribution, including but not limited quality and assembly.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Perform packaging operations per customer orders

* Operate packaging machinery effectively

* Complete packaging orders within the deadlines

* Clean machines and work area at the end of every shift

* Complete daily production reports and submit to Supervisor.

* Load bags and cartons on pallets manually as needed

* Modify packaging and weigh bags to meet customer specifications

* Ensure compliance with operational policies and safety standards

* Assist colleagues with their job duties when needed

* Perform production duties such as manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling operations and sorting

* Prepare labels for shipment in accordance with the work order and customer requirements

* Check labels to verify accuracy of quantity

* Notify the Supervisor of shortages

* Label and ship in accordance with packaging guidelines and accepted methods/practices

* Maintain product stock in work area

* Organize work orders and verify they are correct with the item being labeled

* Read work orders and verify the materials pulled for packaging matches the work orders

* Verify all numbers match the work order

* Adjust work orders as required when the material is short, based on the work order

* Performs other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS** (**Education, Experience, & Skills required)**

**Education** - High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Skills and Ability** - Follows instructions and responds to management direction.

**Language Skills** - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Must be able to recognize similarities and difference between words and between series of numbers.

**Work Environment**

This position operates in a warehouse environment, using standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, and forklift equipment.

**Physical Demands**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

**Physical Demand**

**Description**

Sitting and Standing

Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position

Walking, Reaching and Handling

Must be able to stand and walk 60% of time, lift up to 40 lbs. normal, up to 70 lbs. less than 10% of time.

Seeing

Frequently reads various documents and operates computer and other office tools/databases. Ability to distinguish colors.

Talking and Hearing

Frequently communicates with colleagues, co-workers, and customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Manual Dexterity

Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

**Qualifications**

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**Education**

**Preferred**

High School or better.

**Experience**

**Preferred**

**2 years:** Related Experience

**Licenses & Certifications**