Join the team at Midwest Equipment Manufacturing/Trac Vac! Come be a part of a smaller company with a family environment. We manufacture products from start to finish. We are accepting applications for 1st shift Shipping/Package handler at our location in Thorntown, IN.  Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  No weekends!

We’re looking for a Shipping/Package Handler who loves working in a fast-paced atmosphere alongside others. To ensure that all products are appropriately packed, wrapped, and loaded as efficiently as possible, package handlers should have a keen eye for detail and the ability to follow instructions. To guarantee that all packages are correctly handled and monitored, they must also utilize scanners and be able to read labels precisely.

Package handlers must be able to communicate and comprehend well to be effective. Forklifts, conveyor belts, wheel rollers, and other loading tools are examples of hand tools and equipment that candidates should be familiar with. This employment may also need basic computer abilities.

Package Handler Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparing cartons, crates, and containers for shipment, manually assembling, lining, and padding them.
• Sealing containers using glue, nails, and other fasteners.
• Reprocessing shipments that have been incorrectly labeled, sealed, or backed.
• Taping sealing boxes with tape, heat sealers, staple guns, and stretch wrap are the instruments that are used to prepare goods for shipping.
• Keeping track of inventories.
• Making sure part numbers and order numbers match.
• Updating the master shipping spreadsheet.
• Working as part of a team.
• Cleaning the workspace after shifts.

Package Handler Requirements:

• A high school diploma is required.
• Interpersonal skills are excellent.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment required to complete tasks.
• The ability to understand and follow directions.
• Communicate straightforwardly and succinctly.

Benefits: · Supportive & Flexible Work Environment · Competitive Wages · Health Insurance · Vision Insurance · Paid Time Off · Holidays