Warehouse Packer

Why work for Manitou Group? 

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations  in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you  looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Responsible for the accurate and timely fulfillment of packing product from the warehouse shelves, sorting items and making sure all products on the order requests are ready to be packed. Warehouse packers are also responsible to ensure all products on the order request are free from damage, verified, counted, and packaged for order shipment.

Shift Available:  Monday-Friday 10a-6:30p

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Warehouse Packer I

       ● Pack product to maximize box space to reduce shipping costs while maintaining packaging integrity

       ● Mark and label finished packages correctly to insure customer orders are free of potential shipping errors

       ● Ensure quality control standards and practices are occurring (recording errors, inspect parts for damage, correct shortages, wrong parts, and using QC Forms)

       ● Meet and exceed daily productivity and quality standards

       ● Record daily productivity on progress control boards per lean philosophy

       ● Responsible to help maintain cleanliness and 5S standards at packing stations

       ● Must be willing to be cross-trained in other areas in the warehouse as needed

       ● Must perform within the company safety program and polices

Warehouse Packer II

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  Perform quality audits independently and resolve minor issues.

  
  


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  Suggest improvements to packaging efficiency and quality control.

  
  


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  Assist in troubleshooting packaging errors or missing items.

  
  


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  Maintain a high accuracy rate with minimal supervision.

  
  


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  Provide feedback to Level I employees on packaging best practices.

  
  

Warehouse Packer III

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  Mentor Level I and Level II employees.

  
  


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  Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance packaging and quality control.

  
  


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  Serve as the go-to expert for packaging and quality assurance issues.

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with all company packaging and shipping standards.

  
  


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  Collaborate with other departments (picking, inventory, receiving) for efficiency

  
  

EXPERIENCE:

Warehouse Packer I

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  0-1 year of experience in a warehouse, fulfillment, or packaging role.

  
  


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  Experience handling basic packaging materials (boxes, tape, packing materials).

  
  


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  Exposure to quality control checks but limited independent decision-making.

  
  

Warehouse Packer II

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  2-4 years of experience in a similar role.

  
  


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  Prior experience handling quality control responsibilities.

  
  


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  Ability to train entry-level employees on proper packaging techniques.

  
  

Warehouse Packer III

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  5+ years of experience in warehouse/fulfillment operations.

  
  


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  Prior leadership or supervisory experience in packaging or quality control.

  
  


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  Experience with process improvement and efficiency optimization.

  
  

EXPERTISE

Warehouse Packer I

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  Basic understanding of packaging procedures and materials.

  
  


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  Ability to follow work instructions and quality control processes.

  
  


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  Familiarity with measuring tools for determining box dimensions.

  
  


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  Basic knowledge of order fulfillment processes.

  
  

Warehouse Packer II

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  Proficiency in packaging and quality control processes.

  
  


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  Ability to audit production sheets and identify discrepancies.

  
  


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  Knowledge of shipping procedures and order fulfillment logistics.

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail in part verification and documentation.

  
  

Warehouse Packer III

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  In-depth understanding of packaging logistics and quality assurance.

  
  


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  Ability to lead and train a team in packaging and quality control.

  
  


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  Advanced problem-solving skills for order discrepancies.

  
  


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  Proficiency in inventory management software and reporting tools.

  
  


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  Strong leadership and organizational skills.

  
  

EDUCATION:

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  High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  
  

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

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  Receiving/shipping associates and inventory control team

  
  

What does MANITOU Group offer? 

• Base pay will be $18.00/hour plus a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics
  
  
  
  • Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
  
  
  
  


• This position is located onsite in Belvidere, IL


• Travel Requirements - no travel required


• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!


• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States


• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status

What is MANITOU Group?

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