Packaging Operator

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking a full-time STEEL PACKAGING OPERATOR to join our Bedford Park plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees, suppliers, and shareholders through the highest quality steel products and strong partnerships. We are a family-owned, financially secure company with a storied history dating back to 1926. Lapham-Hickey business is built on the strength of nurturing long-standing relationships with our customers. Those relationships have afforded us the opportunity to service customers for over 100 years in the steel business. We support this vision through our values; The R.I.T.E. Way (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence). Purpose/Summary: The Packaging Operator’s main responsibility is to package material per the customer specification and to safely handle and transport materials within the warehouse, ensuring proper organization and storage. Load pallets for shipping and storage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other heavy equipment to assist in loading and unloading shipments.
• Utilize RF scanners and warehouse management systems to track inventory and fulfill orders accurately.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Inspect finished products for defects, damage, or quality issues before packaging
• Operate packaging equipment and machinery safely and efficiently
• Pack products according to specifications, quality standards, and established procedures
• Apply labels, barcodes, and shipping information accurately to packages
• Verify product counts and contents match order specifications
• Perform basic inventory management of packaging materials and supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Report equipment malfunctions or product quality issues to supervisors
• Meet or exceed daily production targets
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Comply with company quality assurance and regulatory requirements
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications; Knowledge, Abilities, Skills:

• Knowledge of current crane and forklift operation preferred
• Basic computer, keyboarding and math skills.
• Ability to listen and organize tasks daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong math and measuring skills, including using tape measures.
• Ability and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors/management of the production team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions: Plant environment, physical labor. We encourage you to learn more about our organization, please visit https://www.lapham-hickey.com/.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Precision measuring: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferredeed)
• Computer Skills: 2 years (Preferred)

Language: English (Preferred)

1st Shift/2nd Shift