Packing Tech

Job Title: Packing Tech

Pay Rate: $16.75/hour

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46229

About the Role

We’re hiring Packing Techs to support packing, material handling, and warehouse operations in a hands-on manufacturing environment in Indianapolis. In this role, you’ll prepare finished metal products for shipment, operate a forklift, move materials throughout the facility, and support production while maintaining safety and quality standards. Previous forklift experience is required, and training is provided for additional responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Pack and prepare finished products for storage or shipment

• Safely operate a forklift to move materials and finished products

• Transport products between production, warehouse, and storage areas

• Load, unload, stage, and move materials based on production needs

• Assist with inventory counts and maintain material accuracy

• Inspect finished products and materials for quality or damage

• Photograph and document damaged materials and report concerns

• Deliver completed work orders to the appropriate department

• Help maintain an efficient flow of materials throughout production

• Communicate material and production needs with team members and leadership

• Assist with training new employees as experience develops

• Help identify and resolve day-to-day workflow issues

• Follow all workplace and equipment safety procedures

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

What We’re Looking For

• Previous forklift experience required

• Ability to safely and confidently operate a forklift

• Warehouse, packing, manufacturing, shipping, receiving, inventory, or material handling experience preferred

• Strong attention to detail and product quality

• Ability to follow work instructions and production schedules

• Strong communication and basic problem-solving skills

• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Willingness and ability to complete required drug and alcohol testing

• Physical Requirements

  • Ability to regularly lift and move 10–50 pounds

  • Ability to occasionally assist with heavier materials weighing more than 100 pounds

  • Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift

  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as required

  • Ability to perform repetitive hands-on tasks throughout the workday

  • Comfortable working around industrial equipment, loud sounds, dust, fumes, and solvents

  • Comfortable working in temperatures that may vary by season

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• On-the-job training provided

• Opportunity to use your forklift experience while developing additional skills

• Gain experience in packing, inventory, material handling, and manufacturing

• Cross-training opportunities in multiple areas

• Opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as your skills develop

• Team-oriented manufacturing environment

• Long-term growth and advancement potential

Shift

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM

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