Packaging Technician

Packaging Technician
Compensation: $ /hr + triannual profit-sharing bonuses
Location: Minneapolis, KS
Join a winning team where YOU matter
Progressive and growing master distributor of industrial fasteners seeks dynamic, team-oriented persons to support our growing packaging operation. The ideal candidate will have a high level of energy and sense of urgency to accomplish the Company goals and implement change within the organization. We offer these benefits and more:

• Triannual profit-sharing bonuses on top of regular pay.
• 401(k), with a generous employer match and a year-one full vestment.
• Full benefits, including free health insurance option for non-tobacco users.
• Best-in-class Company Health Club.
• Generous paid-time-off policies , including paid holidays, bereavement, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive on-boarding training program.
• Great culture with supportive teammates .
• Supportive managerial feedback.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure we meet customer needs and maintain a high level of service.
• Operating and setting up packaging machines.
• Assemble kits, bags, and boxes of packaged materials by hand or utilizing equipment compliant with customer expectations.
• Complete work order and related activities in support of packaging operations that meet or exceed daily requirements per all relevant standards for safety, quality and environment.
• Be familiar with workload priorities to ensure timelines are met.
• Handle product in a safe and secure manner.
• Prioritize production sequence based on customer demand and lead time.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to utilize mechanical and basic office equipment.
• Ability to safely maneuver a push cart.
• Ability to climb ladders while carrying material.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work Power Equipment (Forklift, Reach lift, etc). In-house training provided.

Ideal Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow up with supervisors on completion of tasks.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and/or environment.
• Preferred previous experience working in a high performance team setting.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, team player.

Work Environment: This is a manufacturing plant environment.  Exposure to high temperatures, moving machinery, moving equipment, heights and confined spaces. 

EEOE: Huyett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information