Packer

Job Description:

Galbreath has a great opportunity at the Winamac, IN facility for a Packer. The Packer will pull parts and components from the shelf to fill orders according to the shop order. The Packer will also place items in crates for hoist ship outs. This position requires the ability to lift heavy objects.

Pay Rate: $18.19

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Packer picks parts from designated areas according to the shop order and places them into a crate that will get shipped out to our customers.
• The Packer is responsible for watching and reporting part deficiencies.
• Safely operates a fork truck, a full/oversized pickup truck, and an oversized flat-bed truck to perform required logistical functions.
• Perform simple and routine maintenance to ensure that all equipment and tools remain safe and fully operational; in the event a piece of equipment is in an unsafe condition, the equipment should be immediately locked out and a supervisor notified
• As an individual and part of a team, strives to support continuous improvement across their personal tasks, the tasks of the materials department, as well as all facets of the business as a whole organization.
• Performs other duties as instructed by the Ship Out Supervisor or Ship Out Manager.
• No supervisory responsibilities are generally required for this position. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience operating a sit-down fork truck is preferred.
• Must be able to become certified to operate a Fork Truck.
• Attention to detail and care is required to prevent injury to self and others, particularly when performing maintenance tasks and operating equipment.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records and perform basic mathematical operations.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience operating a sit-down fork truck is preferred.
• Must be able to become certified to operate a Fork Truck.
• Attention to detail and care is required to prevent injury to self and others, particularly when performing maintenance tasks and operating equipment.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records and perform basic mathematical operations.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds frequently
• Must be able to pull and push a heavy cart frequently.
• Individual will be exposed to noise, dust, grease, oil and dirt frequently.
• Individual will be working in a hot environment in the summer months and cold environment in the winter months.
• Must be able to walk and stand frequently.

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans

• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider - from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing - building a brighter future for all.