Special Packaging - 1St Shift

1st shift 7: 00AM to 3: 00PMSpecial PackagingJob Summary:  Package rugs for special orders according to customer’s specifications. Re-work rugs that have been packaged or are incorrect. Helps the shipping department as needed.Duties/Responsibilities:1)     Labels and or re-labels rugs.2)     Bags and or un-bags rugs.3)     Fills special order boxes and cages.4)     Packages rugs according to specific specifications.5)     Helps out shippers when needed (filling trucks etc.).6)     Build pallets/display boxes/display cages.7)     Other duties as assigned.Required Skills and Abilities:1)     Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team.2)     Ability to get along with teammates.3)     Ability to come to work for each scheduled shift.Education and Experience:1)     None requiredPhysical Requirements1)     Continuous standing and walking.2)     Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect product.3)     Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.Critical Job Demands:The following information describes the physical activities that are performed during the normal 8 hr. Workday by the employee performing this job classification. The percentage of the normal workday that the physical activity is conducted will be identified as follows:·        Rarely up to .5 hr. In an 8 hr. Workday                or                   1-5% of workday·        Occasionally up to 3 hrs. in an 8 hr. Workday                         6-33% of workday·        Frequently up to 5.5 hrs. In an 8 hr. Workday                           34-66% of workday·        Continuously up to 8 hrs. In an 8 hr. Workday                          67-100% of workday1)     Lift:  (Continuously) from floor up to 6’.2)     Carry:  (Occasional) moving rugs or materials from one spot to another.3)     Handgrip: (Continuous) to move, bag or hold rugs, cut, and staple wood and boxes.4)     Forward Bending/ Reaching While Standing:  (Frequently) to move and align rugs in cages and to pick up rugs from floor or pallets and or cages.5)     Standing/Walking:  (Continuous)6)     Vision:  (Continuous) to tell the difference between the yarn colors. To inspect the rug and the border. To walk and navigate pathways.Worksite Weights and Measurements:1)     Rugs ranging in weight from 1lb to 75 lbs.2)     Bagging station height: 3’to 4’high.Potential Job Hazards:1)     Sliding miter saw:a)      Serious cuts or amputation of fingers or hands.b)     Sawdust in eyes.2)     Pneumatic stapler:a)      A staple in hand or foot.b)     Accidental discharge.3)     Scissors:a)      Cutting or stabbing self in fingers or hand.4)     Utility knife:a)       Cutting or stabbing self in fingers or hand.Personal Protective Equipment:1)     Safety glasses when using saw or stapler –required.2)     Cut-proof glove on non-dominant hand when using utility knife –recommended.