Product Packager

Wagstaff, Inc. is a family-owned American engineering and manufacturing leader in the global aluminum industry. For more than 80 years, the company’s success has been built on a foundation of innovation, service, integrity, and quality. Wagstaff proudly manufactures 100% of its products in the United States at its facilities in Spokane, Washington, and Hebron, Kentucky.

Pay: $20 - $22 per hour

To review our full benefits summary, please visit https://www.wagstaff.com/Wagstaff/Careers/Policy-Compliance.htm

Job Summary:

The product packaging is responsible for preparing, inspecting, and packaging finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and are ready for shipment. Duties include cleaning and de-burring materials, assembling shipping containers, labeling products, and maintaining accurate documentation. The position also involves safely operating equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and hand tools while maintaining an organized and efficient work environment. Candidates should be committed to quality, safety, teamwork, and following established procedures, with flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Clean, de-bur and package material for shipping utilizing appropriate processes
• Final inspection on finished product; reject damaged product or materials
• Assemble wood, cardboard, or other specified materials - containers, skids, and other shipping support materials including picking preassembled containers - as specified, or required for the product and order 
• Cut materials using a pre-determined BOM to include creation of BOM
• Use package construction databases to generate cut list and container sizes when required
• Maintain proper and accurate paperwork including completion of inspection documentation
• Label or mark material with appropriate information prior to packaging
• Follow documented departmental procedures of the Wagstaff Quality System
• Unload material while safely utilizing forklifts, cranes and pallet jacks
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure efficiency and productivity
• Maintain a high degree of quality
• Perform safe operations of mechanical and hand tools
• Abide by company policies
• In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required 
• Willingness to cross train or train other co-workers
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and accurately interpret a tape measure and basic work instructions
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform final inspections and identify defects 
• Ability to follow established procedures, safety standards, and quality guidelines
• Basic math and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials safely and work on your feet for extended periods
• Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation and a clean work area
• Effective teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and pallet jacks
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Familiarity with packaging processes, material handling, and shipping preparation
• Willingness to cross-train and support team members across functions

Desired Skills:

• Experience with quality systems or inspection documentation
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with a variety of materials (wood, cardboard, etc.)
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjust schedules to meet production needs

Working Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, machinery and equipment, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. While performing some job duties, there is a risk of electrical shock and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Job duties may require work in high, precarious places, work in outside weather conditions, and exposure to extreme temperatures in some cases. The noise level in the working environment is often loud. Because of this environment and associated risks, use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Key: Constant -71%+, Frequent-31-70%, Occasional- 11-30%, Seldom, 0-10%

Reading: Constant   

Writing: Frequent 

Speaking: Occasional 

Hear: Constant

See: Constant

Stand: Constant 

Drive: Seldom 

Interpreting Constant 

Planning: Occasional 

Organizing: Frequent 

Supervising: N/A 

Problem Solving: frequent 

Attention to Detail: Constant 

Multi-Tasking: Frequent 

Sit: Seldom 

Walk: Constant 

Lift 10 lbs or less: Constant

Lift 10-25 lbs: Frequent

Lift 26-50 lbs: Occasional

Lift 51-100 lbs: Seldom

Lift 101+ lbs: N/A

Carry 10 lbs or less: Constant

Carry 10-25 lbs: Frequent

Carry 26-50 lbs: Seldom

Carry 51-100 lbs: Seldom

Carry 101+ lbs: N/A

Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer 10 lbs or less: Constant

Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer 10-25 lbs: Frequent

Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer 26-50 lbs: Seldom

Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer 51-100 lbs: Seldom

Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer 101+ lbs: Seldom

Climb/Balance: Constant

Turn/Twist/Lean: Constant

Stoop/Kneel/Squat: Constant

Reach/Manual Dexterity: Constant

Crouch/Crawl: Seldom

Bend: Constant 

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