Packer

About Hilman, Inc.

Hilman, Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures high-capacity rollers, powered heavy moving systems, and custom load moving solutions.

For moving, installing, and relocating heavy machinery and large equipment; Hilman provides easy, safe, and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of industries.

Purpose of this job

Our Packers ensure the efficient and accurate packaging of Hilman products for stock and shipment. You will play a key role in the final stages of the production process, preparing goods for distribution while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining quality standards.

What you’ll do

• You will report to our Shipping Manager in the Production Support department.
• Meet daily packaging targets with a high level of accuracy.
• Receive products and parts from Quality Control, then match those items to sales orders before packing and shipping them according to Hilman guidelines and specifications. This includes proper labeling, securely closed/fastened, with necessary distributor stickers and codes attached, along with collecting and documenting weights and dimensions prior to shipping.
• Conduct visual inspections of products to ensure they meet quality standards. If they don’t, you’ll report any damaged or defective items and collaborate with our Shipping Manager and Quality Control to address issues.
• Work with external drivers when they arrive at Hilman’s loading dock to load/unload materials from trucks.
• You will maintain the integrity of all documentation in your possession to be shared with the Shipping Manager at the end of the workday and retained for a minimum of 6 months.
• Track accurate inventory of all consumables used within the department (e.g., pallets, cardboard boxes, staples, shipping tubes, etc.) and notify the Shipping Manager when running low.
• Keep work areas clean and organized to facilitate efficient packaging operations.
• Dispose of packaging materials and waste in accordance with company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you are

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a shipping, packing, or warehouse role.
• You are organized, can prioritize multiple tasks, and effectively communicate with team members at all levels of our organization.
• You have a strong attention to detail.

Physical demands and work environment

• Continually required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a computer/keyboard.
• Continually required to lift/push/carry items up to and more than 50 pounds.
• Occasional work around fumes (example: paint, forklift, etc.)
• Occasionally exposed to heat or cold (non-weather; limited climate control in the warehouse).
• Frequently exposed to loud noise (example: torque wrench, manufacturing machinery, etc.).

Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Staple gun, overhead crane, forklift (certification provided)

Our benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans offered after your first full month of employment
• 401k with generous company match after your first full month
• Family leave when you’re eligible
• PTO & paid holidays
• Plus, many more

Hilman, Inc. provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, family leave to eligible employees, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Hilman, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or any other classification protected by law.

Hours

• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Monday - Friday

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever held a role that required you to match products to sales orders or packing lists before shipping? If so, what role?
• Tell us about any experience you may have documenting shipment weights, dimensions, or maintaining shipping paperwork.
• Describe a time you caught a mistake before your team did. What did you do?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Shipping: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person