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Bluefors
Packaging & Crating Technician I
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A Packaging Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which packages a product or products at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub.
$41,211 / year median in New York
+10% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a Packaging & Crating Technician I to join our Shipping team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you will support the preparation, packaging, and crating of Bluefors products for shipment to customers around the world. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in organization and accuracy, and wants to grow within a collaborative, high-tech manufacturing environment. Interested? Keep reading! Your responsibilities will include working with the Shipping Supervisor or Coordinator to prepare supplies needed for daily shipments, including boxes, crates, hand tools, and banding equipment. You will assemble wooden crates using basic hand tools, complete required shipping paperwork, communicate with truck drivers during product loading, and assist with managing shipping supplies to help prevent shortages. You will also assist other technicians as needed, use lifting equipment to position units onto pallets, and carefully follow work instructions to ensure labeling, documentation, and packaging requirements are completed accurately. Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe Shipping area will also be an important part of the role. We are looking for a candidate with a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One to three months of related experience and/or training is preferred, and experience working in a Shipping department is highly valued. Experience working with an ERP system is also preferred. You should be able to read and follow safety rules, work instructions, procedures, manuals, and training documents. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, communication abilities, and the ability to work independently are important for success in this role. Basic computer skills and the ability to safely use material handling equipment such as forklifts, chain hoists, and hand trucks are also required. We also appreciate candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent customer service skills, and a proactive approach to keeping the work area organized and shipping activities on schedule. The ideal candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing priorities, learning Bluefors products and processes, and taking on additional responsibilities as needed. Candidates who align with our values of quality, collaboration, continuous learning, dependability, adaptability, diversity, and safety will thrive in this role. We offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position, along with the support of a highly skilled and growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for your professional growth in a dynamic, enthusiastic, and collaborative team where we work together and support each other. We foster a multicultural work environment with room to grow, where you can use your potential and further develop your skills. We offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), long- and short-term disability, life insurance, training, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off (PTO).