Machine Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift

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Timken Distribution Center is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Machine Packaging Operator for its facility located in Duncan, SC. Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm, plus overtime as required. A successful warehouse employee values safety, accuracy, productivity, and customer service.

Use packaging machines to package cups, cones, and assemblies, up to 6 inches in diameter, into cartons of various sizes and styles imprinted with a wide variety of part numbers, bar codes, and other information required by the customer.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Full Range of benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

• Gather necessary supplies and verify quality prior to use, including fitness of cartons/boxes to support product weight.
• Verify product quantity and inspect for correct part numbers or any visual defects prior to packaging. If errors are found, take appropriate action to restore accuracy.
• Stage product in feeding area, replenishing or hand-feeding as necessary. Consistent speed is critical to avoid product damage.
• Set up, change over and perform troubleshooting on all packaging equipment.
• Use technology such as computers or handheld RF Scanners to verify packaging requirements and perform systematic order processing functions.
• Remove packaged bearings from exit conveyor and perform final visual inspection of all components.
• Pack individual cartons, sleeves or tubes into shipping containers and use conveyor system to route to next stage in shipping process.
• Communicate with other work areas in order to resolve problems that may arise.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties such as filling out standard forms and keeping work area clean and orderly.

• 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• Ability to read and interpret documents written in English. Documents include information such as safety rules, work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to complete production forms. Ability to communicate effectively in English with co‑workers and plant leadership.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch and use hands/arms.
• The employee is regularly required to talk and to hear at conversational level.
• The employee must regularly lift/move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 55 pounds. Moving/lifting greater than 55 pounds requires assistance from another employee or a lifting device/hoist.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Protective‑toe shoes required at all times while on the plant floor.

• Working in a production environment
• Machine Operating Experience

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next‑generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 5× by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 14× by Ethisphere.

Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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