Packager

Open To: Leatherman Employees, Temporaries and External Candidates
Job Opening: Packager
Currently Reports To: Logistics Supervisor
Shift: Monday – Friday 7 am – 3:30 pm (additional day(s) and overtime expected to support business needs)
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Sign-on Bonus: * $500 signing bonus after successful 60 days of employment (taxes may apply)
Position Summary
Responsible for packaging products and accessories into sellable goods according to customer demands. Prepares work to be accomplished by studying applicable documentation, work instructions, and/or visual demonstration.
Essential Functions

• Perform various steps to complete packaging process which includes, but is not limited to: folding, placing, peeling, sliding, laying, labeling, and otherwise manipulating material into desired sellable good according to specifications.
• Move and organize materials, including totes of tools, from storage vehicle to work area in safe and orderly manner to maximize efficiency while performing packaging work.
• Visually and manually inspect components (according to guidelines), ensuring all components meet quality standards and match work order requirements (including required quantities) before beginning work order.
• Effectively communicate issues with component quality, bills of material, inventory discrepancies, machine operation, safety concerns, etc. to responsible parties which could include packaging support roles or leads. Communication tools may include walkie talkies, photocopier, or other device in addition to verbal.
• Safely load and operate sealing machines when required.
• Timely and accurately record hours worked and work started and completed times.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of small teams.

Additional Functions:

• Correct any conditions which are not conducive to a safe, clean workplace. Report any safety problems immediately.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area including cleaning workstations, machines, and surrounding area using 5S principles.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment including: pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other similar equipment.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Being resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Collaborates – Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively – Develop and deliver a variety of communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer focus – Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Drives results – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures accountability – Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills trust – Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Experience and Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Some experience in manufacturing environment or completion of a manufacturing foundations class preferred.
• Basic Math/Arithmetic Skills required. A calculator is provided to assist in calculations.
• Basic computer skills preferred. Willingness to learn and become proficient required.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write English at a level to effectively utilize and interpret SDS’s and work instructions or the ability to understand this information when translated.

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Physical Demands/Working Conditions/Physical Hazards*
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; balance; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, some overhead. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.; sit; climb stairs; twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

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Excellent Benefit Package*
Competitive Compensation, Bonus Plan with Performance Multiplier, 401k Employer Match up to 5%, Onsite Health Clinic, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Award Winning Wellness Program, PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, On Premise Gym, Pickle Ball Court, Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth with Educational Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount on Products. Come be part of the Leatherman Team. Leave nothing undone . . . . Including your career!

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Core Values*
We thrill our consumers with quality, products and service; We care about each other’s well-being; We share ideas, challenge each other and do the right thing; We respect each other, show humility and grow from our failures; We foster the development of individuals to reach their greatest potential.

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Mission*
We create innovative products that prepare people for the expected and unexpected and result in real tales of triumph.

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Vision*
Our vision is to be the global multipurpose brand of choice.

Pre-employment background check and drug screening is required. Leatherman Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time