Packer - Southern Motion Plant 1

## Overview **Associate Incentive Program** Southern Furniture Industries is committed to rewarding our associates by providing incentive programs for work performance, attendance, length of service and applicant referrals. We know SFI associates are our number one source for recruiting candidates for our company and are our strongest link to our community. Some of our current award programs include: - Work Schedule Complete Pay - Perfect Attendance Awards - "Quick" 30-day Holiday Pay qualification period - 3rd and 4th week of vacation pay for length of services - Tuition Reimbursement for qualified programs ## Description ### ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Must be able to read daily schedule and prepared Bills of Material and pull warehoused parts and inventory to be place on buggies on a per style basis. ### JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Must learn to read daily production schedule. - Identify and select proper packing material for respective styles to be packed. - Cut packing material and set up in accordance to daily production schedule. - Retrieve required trays and other packing material from storage area. - Replenish packing materials as needed for daily production schedule. - With assistance from team partner, lift finished good and place in packing tray. - Insert end caps and other required packing material to protect from damage in storage and shipping. - Select and place proper padded bag over finished good. - Select and place proper outside plastic bag over finished good. - Position finished good in order to secure bag by stapling to bottom of packing tray. - For KD goods, after placing packing material over finished good, place in box and close by using crimp staple gun. - Stage packed finished goods for roller to carry to warehouse. - Must be able to maintain a level of performance to pack for two production lines. - Must ensure that products are packed at a rate of time that prevents finished goods from backing up on inspection station, hindering / slowing production. - Maintain clean and organized work area. - Assist others when necessary. - Perform any other duties as assigned. ## Requirements ### **EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED** - Basic reading and writing skills required. - Ability to read, understand and communicate the English language. **SAFETY** - Who is responsible for your safety? “YOU ARE!” - Immediately report any work related injury or illness. - Keep the work area neat and free of hazards. - Wear required personal protective equipment at all times. - Always ensure proper lifting techniques: avoid bending and twisting at the waist whenever possible. - Inspect tools and protective equipment before use. - Learn the hazards of the equipment and procedures used on the job. - Report any defective, malfunctioning, or suspicious tool, machine, or protective equipment immediately. - Participate in safety training and safety meetings. - Report any hazards or risks related to policies or procedures.