Packing Foreman

Overview

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Packing Foreman at our Leetonia, OH location. The Packing Foreman coordinates the packing activity and schedule to meet the shipping truck schedule and customer due dates.

This will be a night shift position with rotating weekends:6pm to 6am. This shift would work 3 days one week, 4 days the next and includes every other weekend.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determines amount of packing material and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and assures packing materials are available.
• Coordinates the packing activity per the production and shipping truck schedule.
• Coordinates the shipping and receiving activity, schedules trucks for shipments to customers or outside processors. Completes all forms, paperwork, manifests, bill of lading as required.
• Develops new part packing work instructions to meet customer requirements.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems as an individual or on a team and also assists workers in solving work problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Previous experience in packing/shipping and receiving.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsor ships are not available
• Must have regular attendance.

Perks of the Job

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available

Why Our People Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring, and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear.

We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex may be the perfect place for you to…