Packer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Packer I

Century Casegoods Plant 1 - Hickory, NC 28601

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

This position prepares and packages furniture products that are ready for transport and delivery.

Case Fitting:

Receives all case parts from machining, assembles all end panels, tops and bottoms to make the outside frame of the case.

Adjusts drawers to case as necessary by planning or otherwise cutting down bottom and/or sides of drawer to fit opening in case. Places plastic drawer tilt in temporary location on back of drawer. Adjusts or replaces drawer stop blocks as necessary. Insures that drawer slides smoothly and easily in case.

Hangs right hand door or cases and adjust two doors together which includes any planning or other cutting down to fit doors to case, assembling striker plate for magnetic catch to door, placing shims behind hinges as necessary. Assembles lid supports to doors where required insuring that door opens and closes easily and properly.

Packing:

Gets cartons and interior packing materials from storage area as necessary. Places corner pads and/or other interior packing parts on wrapped case as directed. Puts correct carton over case and tapes, staples or ties carton in position as required. Closes top flaps, tapes and/or staples. Gets pre-packed glass shelves from glass assembly area and packs with case when necessary. Removed production ticket from wrapping, detaches 1/3 of ticket and attaches remainder to outside carton.

Keeps cardboard in carton machine.

Observes plant safety rules. Keeps work area clean and is quality conscious in performing duties. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to walk, stand, climb, stoop, twist, push, pull and bend over the course of 8 hours.

Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous packing experience a plus

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, walk, stand, and climb on a daily basis
• Must be able to lift/move at least 100 pounds
• Must be able to pull and push
• Must be able to reach overhead
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment