Packaging Support

Columbia

Packaging Support ================= **Department:**Operations **Employment Type:**Full Time **Location:**Maryland - Columbia **Reporting To:**Packaging Manager **Compensation:**$21.00 - $25.30 / hour ### Description **Summary** The**Packaging Support** team member is responsible for efficiently packaging product inventory while maintaining quality and safety standards. This role counts, labels, assembles, bags, and boxes a variety of items into final product packaging, performs basic visual inspections, and reports any product or equipment issues or quantity/quality discrepancies to supervisors. The Packaging Support team member also helps keep the work area clean, organized, and safe, and works collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment. ### Duties and Responsibilities * Packaging product inventory in an efficient and effective manner * Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area for yourself and other employees * Perform basic visual quality inspections on products * Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced * Ability to work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency * Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company * Report any product or production equipment that appears damaged, spoiled, broken, unusable, or unsatisfactory in any way to supervisors * Communicate discrepancies in quantities or quality of product * Perform other related duties and tasks when requested by supervisors * **#Ziajobs** ### Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. * At least 6 months of related experience and/or training in a production or packaging environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience * Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency, preferably in a fast-paced work environment * Computer Skills: Microsoft suite (core applications), Google, Slack, experience in Jira and/or other management platforms and software preferred * Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written * Math Skills: Possess basic mathematical skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division * Travel Requirements: Occasional travel required between buildings and sites * Ability to maintain and manage confidential information * State regulations require all applicants must be 19 years of age or older * WorkSafe, ServSafe or Food Handler's Card preferred * Will be required to submit to a background check * Must obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certifications * #LI-DNI ### Benefits As a non-exempt employee, **you'll receive a competitive hourly wage of $21.00-25.30/hr. paid biweekly, 11 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO, 401K, and** **fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.** **Zia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**