Job Title: Packaging Technician
Job Description

You will assist machine operators in the sanding department where large rolls of sandpaper are punched into smaller, round pieces for grinders and other sanding tools. You will move at a fast pace, assisting operators, packaging materials, labeling, palletizing, making boxes, and helping in other areas as needed. You may learn to run the machines in the absence of operators, lift 35 lbs, and work steadily to meet production goals. You will also pull orders, use inventory systems (scanners), put away and stage products. One candidate will need previous machine operating experience to run the die cutter. You will stay with your operator and machine for most of the shift, monitor machinery and product, calculate measurements such as weights, count all packed products, and document pallet contents. You will shrink wrap the final product and prepare it for shipping. Computer use, repetitive lifting, and attention to detail are required.

ResponsibilitiesAssist machine operators in the sanding department.Move at a fast pace to assist operators, package materials, label, palletize, and make boxes.Learn to run machines in the absence of operators.Lift 35 lbs and maintain a steady pace to meet production goals.Pull orders and use inventory systems (scanners).Put away and stage products.Monitor machinery and product, calculate measurements such as weights, and count packed products.Document pallet contents.Shrink wrap final product and prepare for shipping.Ensure attention to detail, especially when handling products for the biggest customer.Essential SkillsA few years of experience in manufacturing working on a production schedule.Experience working closely with other team members to complete tasks.Previous machine operating experience where you solely ran your own machine.Perfect attendance record.Reliability and ability to cross-train with a great attitude.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in a manufacturing environment.Material handling skills.Knowledge of general labor and production processes.Familiarity with packaging, labeling, and inspection.Warehouse shipping, order selection, and inventory management skills.Experience with shipping and receiving, picking, and FedEx.Why Work Here?

The plant has a very tenured staff, including a production manager who has been with the company for 26 years. The work environment is relaxed with reasonable production goals, very little turnover, and a great benefits package. Each role is crucial as the plant has around 50 employees, and each plays an important role. Candidates with impeccable attendance and performance have been offered long-term employment.

Work Environment

The plant is not climate controlled, but has big fans to keep the environment comfortable in the summer and is cooler in the winter with the dock door open for truck loading. The typical shift is 6am-3pm, Monday through Friday, but flexibility is required as you may need to start as early as 5am for overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PETERSBURG, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in PETERSBURG,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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