Packager - Manufacturing

Manufacturing Opportunity – 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday) Occasional Saturdays as needed

Pay starting at: $18.00/hour Performance/Pay Review after 90 days + Same Day Pay

Looking to start your career in manufacturing or production? Ready to join a company with stability, growth, and a strong reputation for quality?

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

The Packager is responsible for supporting production operations by removing finished parts from racks, inspecting them for quality, and packaging them according to company standards. This role ensures that all products meet quality specifications and are properly prepared for shipment or further processing.

As a Packager you will.. 

Unracking:

• Remove finished parts from production racks safely and efficiently.
• Inspect parts during unracking for visible defects or damage.
• Sort and organize unracked parts for packaging or next process step.

Packaging:

• Package parts according to work instructions, customer specifications, and safety guidelines.
• Apply labels, tags, or other identification as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized packaging area.
• Operate packaging tools and equipment as needed.

Quality Inspection:

• Perform visual inspections to identify defects such as scratches, dents, or coating issues.
• Use basic measuring tools (e.g., calipers, gauges) to verify product dimensions when required.
• Record inspection results and report non-conforming parts to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow quality control procedures and escalate issues as necessary.

What to Expect on the Job:

• Repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs

• Exposure to heat, noise, and industrial equipment

• Work around sharp parts, heavy carts, and process lines

• Use of hearing protection and other safety equipment

• A team-oriented environment where attitude matters

• Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection).

• Various chemicals used in process.

What we're Looking For:

• Entry-level candidates welcome — no prior manufacturing experience required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (not required)

• Ability to read and understand work orders and safety instructions

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude