Shipping Packager

Description

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

• Prepare product for shipment to the customer by inspecting, labeling and packaging product according to standard procedures:
• Work may involve one or more of the following: knowledge of various items of stock in order to verify content selection of appropriate type and size of container; using appropriate packing material to prevent breakage or damage; closing and sealing container; and applying labels or entering identifying data on container. Workers may use bar code readers, computer terminals or other electronic devices to track product.
• Other tasks may be assigned when shipping demands are fulfilled

Essential Job Functions

• Move finished parts from shop to shipping, verifying that the supervisor has signed off on the order
• Review work order and shipment details for all shipments scheduled to ship and prepare for any special requirements
• Match work order/packing slip documentation to order documentation to verify all critical shipment data
• Verify that all work orders are correctly signed off for in-process inspections
• Confirm correct quantity/counts against work order or packing slip
• Wipe or mark parts as needed
• Make boxes, crates or skids, may be required to operate a table saw or other hand tools
• Place finished products in containers (ie boxes, packages) for shipping or storage.
• Ensure product is packed in a timely manner and protected from damage following customer specifications or internal guidelines for shipment or placement in stock
• Ensure packaged product is properly marked and labeled with all information
• Complete work order or packing slip paperwork 
• Operate forklift (As needed and if certified through TGC)

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies

• Requires the ability to read production or shipping documents
• Perform work independently with minimal defects
• Communicate with supervisor on work order priority
• Open to change due to emergency orders 
• Ability to learn and understand drawing and blueprints
• Ability to use basic measuring instruments
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required. Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is/may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most shop environments; not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.  Safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• Retirement savings program with an employer match up to 5% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

Salary Description Starting at $22.81 CAD