Scanner/Packager

Peckham Inc. - Scanner/Packager

Important Details:

• Wage: $13.73 per hour

• Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday plus overtime as necessary

• Full-Time positions only

• Location: 3510 Capital City Blvd Lansing, MI 48906

• Why Work at Peckham - Peckham

SUMMARY

The Scanner/Packager is an entry level role responsible for supporting packaging, labeling, scanning, and basic material-handling activities. Work assignments may occur in either Operations (production or pre-production areas) or Supply Chain (warehouse, inbound, or outbound areas) depending on business needs. Employees are assigned to a specific area and are only expected to perform the duties related to that assignment.

Important Note About Work Assignments:
This role supports multiple work environments across the organization. Employees are not required to work in all areas. Duties performed will depend on the team they are assigned to—either Operations or Supply Chain.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Move products, parts, or materials using pallet jacks or carts
• Stage, stock, or replenish materials in work areas as directed
• Use RF scanners, scanning equipment, computers, Excel, and other systems
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas using 5S and LEAN
• Communicate clearly regarding issues or questions
• Participate in Peckham safety programs
• Assist with cross-training within assigned area
• Fold, inspect, package, and label products
• Attach hang tags, labels, RFID tags
• Operate scanning equipment
• Scan items to verify accuracy
• Bag, seal, and pack items
• Count products and verify label accuracy
• Complete logs, paperwork, documentation

If Assigned to Operations (Production or Pre-Production Areas):

• Work in assigned manufacturing cells
• Verify cut parts using cut-check lists
• Maintain counts of parts and materials
• Report final production quantities
• Notify supervisors or quality techs of defects

If Assigned to Supply Chain (Warehouse, Inbound, or Outbound Areas):

• Process items through aggregators
• Replace defective RFID or hand tags
• Build virtual pallets and complete logs
• Create Over/Short packages
• Label boxes and pallets per contract standards
• Stage orders and support outbound shipment preparation
• Assist with non-forklift loading/unloading

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to read labels and basic documents
• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Reliable attendance
• Color vision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing and walking for long periods
• Lifting 40lbs frequently; up to 50lbs frequently in Operations; up to 100lbs occasionally with assistance in Supply Chain
• Use of pallet jacks and manual tools

The physical demands described here 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.

While carrying out the responsibilities of this position, the employee will regularly need to stand, walk, and use their hands for handling or feeling objects. Strong communication skills are essential. Asking questions and expressing concerns is critical to success. Person must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds frequently, up to 50lbs frequently in Operations; up to 100lbs occasionally with assistance in Supply Chain.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment may include warehouse floors, cutting rooms, pre-production areas, or production areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as there is some moving mechanical equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

OTHER INFORMATION

This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.  Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law

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SPECIAL NOTES

These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.gov

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.  Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

• Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
• Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
• Email us at jobs@peckham.org
• Call us at (517) 316-4000
• Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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