Packager, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Manufacturing Associate

This role supports a busy steel manufacturing facility by packaging heavy steel plate and sheet products according to detailed customer specifications. You work on the end of a packaging line, operate material handling equipment, and use hand tools to safely prepare bundles for shipment while maintaining quality and productivity standards on the 2nd shift (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.). We are looking for an individual to start as soon as possible.

We offer weekly pay with overtime paying time and a half.

• Work at the end of the packaging line in an industrial steel manufacturing environment on your feet for the entire shift.
• Package steel plate and sheet products by banding large plates of steel to meet specific customer requirements.
• Learn and follow customer requirements for each order, including whether skidded wood runners are needed, how many bands are required, and whether waterproof paper or other materials are necessary.
• Package approximately 50–100 bundles of steel per day while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Handle steel plate and sheet bundles weighing approximately 2,000–5,000 pounds using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Move completed bundles from the end of the line by lifting, positioning, and removing them safely once packaging is complete.
• Use plastic banding for the majority of packaging tasks, ensuring bands are applied correctly and securely.
• Read and follow written work instructions for each job and communicate regularly with the team lead to clarify requirements and priorities.
• Operate a stacker machine to load coils, build skids, and prepare material for packaging and shipment.
• Use hand tools, including nail guns and staplers, to assemble skids and secure packaging materials.
• Operate an overhead crane to move heavy steel bundles safely within the work area.
• Operate a tow motor or forklift to transport materials and finished bundles as needed.
• Collaborate with another packager and other production team members to meet daily production and shipping schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor packaging quality and report any issues with materials, equipment, or work instructions to the team lead.

• Ability to work safely and effectively in an industrial steel manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand on your feet for the entire 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using hand tools such as nail guns, staplers, and similar equipment.
• Comfort working with heavy materials and large bundles using cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions and customer specifications.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure packaging meets all customer requirements.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and performance.
• Steel toe boots (required personal protective equipment).

• Experience working in a steel manufacturing environment.
• Experience with overhead crane operation.
• Experience packaging steel products or similar heavy industrial materials.
• Forklift or tow motor experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• General manufacturing, general labor, or general production experience.
• Familiarity with plastic banding and banding tools.
• Comfort working around large industrial equipment and heavy loads.

The company offers a stable and supportive work environment with a strong track record of never having layoffs, providing employees with long-term job security. Team members receive solid benefits, including medical coverage and a matching 401(k) program with a competitive match, as well as yearly raises that reward consistent performance. The manufacturing team is small enough that employees are known personally and are not treated as just a number, while still being part of a larger organization with locations across the country and abroad.

New hires receive hands-on training and coaching from experienced leads, along with clear opportunities for growth, including progression…