Packaging Associate - 1st Shift

Who We Are:

Advantage Label & Packaging (A UFP Packaging Company), was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and vendors to our team members, our goal is to create long-term partnerships based on trust. We are focused to making lives better for our clients, employees, and business partners. Our unique approach to labeling solutions to be the expert and trusted advisor for every piece of the puzzle, not just printed labels. The breadth of our solutions includes equipment, software, technical support, and service. This has led to us growing our business nationwide and internationally.

Our Core Values & What We Look for in a Candidate:

• Dependability & consistently trustworthy

• Seeing the best in yourself and in others.

• Desiring a meaningful relationship with the customer.

• Seeking out challenges and thriving on them.

• Having the Heart of a Servant.

Advantage Label & Packaging is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Job Summary:
The Packaging Associate is responsible for packaging and ensuring quality in the products that the Finishing team produces, as well as correct counts and job completion.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Count and scan finished items into inventory.
• Package securely and label all items produced by finishing.
• Provide backup for the Finishing team in the following areas
  • Assume Finishing team member role in their absence or when workload requires.
  • Ensure quality in the items finishers produce by performing quality checks.
  • Work with the Production Supervisor or the finishing schedule to meet customers' needs.
  • Communicate any problems or potential problems to Warehouse Supervisor.
  • Work with office staff as a team, and with respect.
• Provide support to the Warehouse team as needed in the following areas:
  • Accurately deliver finished materials into specific warehouse inventory locations.
  • Deliver finished goods to Shipping.
  • Assist with preparing items for shipment as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping in the packaging area.
• Ensure consumable items used in finishing are stocked.
• Effectively and efficiently manage time.

Physical Requirements and Trainings:

• Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs.
• A minimum of one month of shadowing and being observed by the Warehouse Supervisor or a current production employee that has worked as a packager with Advantage Label for at least one year.
• Training on each of the following procedures: Pr-4.2-02, Pr-7.5-02, Pr-7.5-04, Pr-7.6-01, Pr-8.3-01, Pr-8.5-01.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent desired.
• No experience required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Basic and voluntary life insurance

• Disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Stock purchase program with employee discount

• Educational reimbursement

• Wellness programs and challenges

• Other supplemental benefits

Advantage Label & Packaging is a growing company. There is continuously increasing demand for our services and solutions. We have a family-oriented team and supportive leadership. We work together to exceed our customers' dynamic needs.

Advantage Label & Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.