Job Title:  Packager - 2nd Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

• Responsible to pack and ship product to meet both internal and external customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Pack product per customer requirements.
• Gather and prepare all packaging materials needed to ship the product.
• Follow all packaging instructions for all customer requirements for placement of labels, inserts, and tags.
• Verify that all product is packaged so there is no damage during transport.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all required shipping documentation including all shippers, certifications, labels, inserts, and lot numbers.
• Responsible for finished goods inventory transactions, both receipts and issues.
• Responsible for packaging components and finished goods for inventory.
• Administers inventory for shop suppliers, labels, and other needed packaging materials.
• Responsible for pick-ups needed by outside carriers (UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL, and DBP).
• Verify that all documentation is correct and at the most current revision level.
• Ensure that all procedures and policies are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce risk and injuries.
• Comply with ISO policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.

OCCASSIONAL DUTIES:

• Assist other areas of production on an as needed basis.
• Periodic delivery of Paragon product.
• Provide and update packaging instructions as required for existing product.
• Assist with method and process improvements pertaining to packing and shipping.
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.
  
  

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  Prior experience in packaging/shipping preferred.  Computer experience and Visual Manufacturing software knowledge preferred.
  
  

SKILLS: 

• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills required.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize accordingly.
• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Excellent attendance record required.
• Willingness to work modified hours, overtime and weekends.
• Ability to operate forklift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats. May be required to climb stairs.  Must regularly be able to pull and push up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Work environment: Work performed in a production environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (for Maintenance & Receiving only).  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.