Flat Packer

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**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Inspect and check furniture for any damage before packing on skids and boxes.
- Select the correct size skid for packing and perform other duties as required in assembly and packing department, when assigned by Supervisor or Lead Hand.
- Move furniture off the assembly line with manual lift cart and move furniture to the skid.
- Place and stack furniture on skids or in boxes and ensure that the furniture is not damaged.
- Place the corners and foam between the furniture to prevent scratches and rubbing during transportation. Use Honey Combe in boxes for protection.
- Place corners on all sides of the Furniture/ Tops on the skid and secure corners before wrapping the skid.
- Wrap the skid of furniture/ tops with shrink wrap and ensure that the shrink wrap is tied to the skid.
- Wrap the skid 4 to 5 times around with the shrink wrap.
- Place the 2-mill plastic cover on top of the Furniture and wrap the skid once more.
- Attach skid label to the skid with tape and move skid to shipping with pump truck.

**Requirements**:

- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 2 years working in a Manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- Proficient fluency to communicate, understand and write in English.
- Must be able to read tape measure.
- Must be able to follow verbal instructions from Lead Hand, Supervisor or Management.
- Provide support and communicate effectively with team members as required.
- Must be able to use a pump truck to move skids to shipping department and other areas.
- Ability to drive a Forklift is considered an asset.
- When required, able to lift materials up to 50 pounds and to carry, move, manipulate and/or position them and to move, bend, twist or maintain awkward body positions while performing work.
- Must be able to stand and walk for 8.0 hours per shift, as required.
- Has good hand and eye co-ordination and muscular control sufficient to operate tools or equipment and to see closely and/or listen intently in order to achieve very detailed results and/or detect flaws or errors.
- Ability to perform under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must understand good housekeeping practices.

**Benefits**
- Inspiring team committed to a diverse, inclusive, and safe workspace.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Various social and recreational activities.