The Role
Manually repack, label, sort, wrap, palletize, and prepare products for shipment. Inspect products for damage or infestation, pick orders, maintain accurate inventory, follow OSHA safety procedures, and keep the work area clean. The role requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, lifting up to 80 pounds, working in extreme cold and variable temperatures, and safely using box cutters, shrink wrappers, and material handling equipment.
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What You'll Do
Under general supervision, the Repacker will manually pack single products into multiple pack cartons for retail sale, repackage products from damaged containers into new cartons, check products for damage, and label and palletize cartons in preparation for shipping.
Essential Functions
- Manually pack single products into multiple pack cartons, efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate area, pick orders for shipment, assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped, and perform labeling, sorting, and wrapping.
- Check or count product for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
- Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety, in compliance with OSHA Standards.
- Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
What Experience and Education You Need
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
What Could Set You Apart
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division,
- Ability to pay close attention to details, meet deadlines, and read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
- Experience using box cutters and automatic shrink film wrappers safely and efficiently.
Physical Requirements
- Able to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
- Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) to minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius), as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
- Able to climb ladders or step ladders.
- Able to tolerate heights up to 30 ft. (9 meters) and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment required for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
- Able to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently over an 8-10-12 hour shift. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
- Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
- Depending on specific role, must be able to lift boxes of varying weights up 80 lbs. (36 kg) and carry product a distance of up to 6 ft. (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
- Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Able to hear and speak in order to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, as well as able to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.
For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
- Ability to follow safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to meet deadlines and maintain close attention to detail
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and supervisors
- Ability to safely use box cutters and automatic shrink film wrappers
- Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 32 to -45 degrees Fahrenheit and outdoor conditions
- Ability to climb ladders, work at heights up to 30 feet, and use required personal protective equipment
- Ability to stand or walk frequently throughout 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts
- Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 80 pounds
- Ability to read packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines
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The Company
What We Do
We Connect Producers and Retailers To Customers and Consumers, through our unmatched services of Temperature Controlled Warehouse, Supply Chain Solution, & Transportation
