Job Details

Job description

Job Title

Packer

Department

Packing

Reports To

Assistant Department Manager or Department Manager

Position Overview

A warehouse packer is responsible for the efficient preparing and packing of material for shipment or storage in a warehouse setting.

Supervisory responsibilities

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Inspect, weigh, pack and label completed material for shipment or storage, while ensuring product integrity, stability, and safety.
• Interpret order invoices to determine which items need to be sent out, perform quality control assessments, and stack items safely and securely in the right packaging.
• Learning and implementing different pack methods to ensure the product is packed properly based on company standards and arrives safely with the customer.
• Escalating any issues to a manager in a prompt manner.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including sweeping and mopping floors, removing debris and clutter, and properly disposing of packaging materials.
• Occasionally assisting with other warehouse tasks, such as picking orders, conducting inventory counts, and preparing merchandise for shipment.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required skills/abilities

• Basic knowledge of warehouse organization procedures.
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Exceptionally detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Able to lift and move heavy merchandise items.
• Flexible schedule, including ability to work on weekends, as needed.

education and experience

• Knowledge of packing and shipping procedures.
• Basic Computer skills needed.
• Attention to detail and basic math skills are required.
• Accurate documentation and reporting skills are required.
• WMS experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

physical requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, squatting most of the time.
• Repetitive motions including pushing & pulling with hands most of the time.
• Frequently carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Seldom sitting or crawling.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed, or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEOC.