Packaging Material Handler

Opportunity

Kai USA Ltd., manufacturer of Kershaw Knives and Zero Tolerance Knives in Tualatin, has an immediate opening for a Packaging Material Handler in our warehouse.

Responsibilities

In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the Packaging Material Handler will be responsible for a variety of key tasks in our packaging department. This position will report to the Packaging Supervisor.

Essential duties include:

• Locating materials and supplies by pulling and verifying these materials and supplies as listed on orders.
• Maintaining accurate inventory counts.
• Documenting any inventory discrepancies.
• Loading and unloading materials using forklift or pallet jack.
• Assisting the Shipping or Receiving departments as needed.
• Maintaining the work area in clean and orderly conditions and following all prescribed safety regulations.
• Assembling packaging boxes or crates.
• Labeling and recording what is packed.
• Inspecting packaging for tears, cracks, and dents.
• Ensuring that the materials inside each box or crate are packed in a way to minimize breakage during transit.
• Packaging final product in preparation for shipment and/or storage.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualified candidate must:

• Have a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Have 1 year of warehouse-related experience.

The successful applicant will also:

• Understand how to organize and analyze information.
• Be able to handle complexity.
• Be deadline-oriented.
• Have the ability to manage their time.
• Have experience with process improvement.
• Have experience with safety management.
• Have experience with inventory control.
• Have data entry skills.
• Be able to lift materials safely.

Hours: Swing Shift; Monday-Wednesday from 3 pm to 1:30 am and Thursday from 2:30 pm to 1 am

Wage: $17.50 per hour

To apply for this position, please email your resume to jobs@kai-usa.com

Please note: We do not accept applications or employment queries by phone.