Furniture Packer

Position Summary

Streamed Hire is seeking energetic, dependable, and detail-oriented Furniture Packers for a manufacturing opportunity in the Winston-Salem area. This position is responsible for inspecting, protecting, packaging, and preparing completed furniture products for shipment to customers.

The Furniture Packer plays an important role in the manufacturing process by ensuring assembled furniture, including shelving units, storage cabinets, cubbies, tables, and other classroom furnishings, is properly packaged to prevent damage during handling, storage, and transportation.

This is a fast-paced, physically active manufacturing position that requires individuals who can maintain a high level of energy, productivity, and attention to detail throughout the workday. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in packaging, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or production assembly and demonstrate the ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Furniture Packaging & Production
-Package completed furniture products according to established packaging procedures, customer requirements, and production specifications.
-Handle and prepare assembled furniture, including shelving units, storage cabinets, cubbies, tables, and other educational furnishings, for shipment.
-Wrap, cushion, and protect furniture using cardboard, foam, corner protectors, stretch wrap, and other approved packaging materials.
-Select and assemble appropriate boxes, cartons, and packaging materials based on product size and packaging requirements.
-Ensure furniture is properly positioned, secured, and protected within packaging to minimize damage during shipping and handling.
-Use tape dispensers, strapping equipment, packaging tools, and other materials-handling equipment as required.
-Verify that all required hardware, accessories, components, and documentation are included with packaged products.
-Apply product identification labels, shipping labels, and other required markings accurately.
-Move completed furniture from assembly areas to packaging stations and designated staging locations.
-Organize and prepare packaged products for shipment, storage, or further warehouse processing.
-Maintain a fast and consistent packaging pace to support daily production and shipping goals.
-Identify and report damaged furniture, missing components, packaging shortages, or production issues.
-Minimize packaging material waste while ensuring products are properly protected.
-Follow established work orders, production schedules, and packaging procedures.

Quality Control & Inspection
-Perform visual inspections of completed furniture before packaging to identify damage, defects, or assembly concerns.
-Inspect furniture for scratches, dents, chips, loose hardware, damaged surfaces, and other visible imperfections.
-Verify that products are complete, properly assembled, and ready for packaging.
-Ensure packaging materials and methods provide adequate protection for finished furniture.
-Confirm that packaged products meet established quality and presentation standards.
-Verify product identification, quantities, labels, and packaging requirements against work orders or production instructions.
-Identify, separate, and report damaged or nonconforming products to the appropriate supervisor.
-Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working at a high production rate.
-Assist with documenting damaged products, packaging defects, or other quality concerns as required.

Tools, Equipment & Safety
-Safely use packaging tools, tape dispensers, strapping equipment, and other approved packaging equipment.
-Operate or assist with material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.
-Follow proper lifting techniques and safe material-handling procedures when moving furniture and packaging materials.
-Inspect packaging tools and equipment for damage or improper operation.
-Report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, and material-handling concerns promptly.
-Maintain a clean, organized, and safe packaging workstation.
-Properly dispose of packaging waste and maintain organized supplies.
-Follow established workplace safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
-Maintain clear walkways, workstations, and material staging areas.

Productivity & Teamwork
-Consistently meet established daily packaging and production expectations while maintaining quality standards.
-Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
-Maintain a high level of energy, focus, and productivity throughout the work shift.
-Work collaboratively with furniture builders, production supervisors, team leads, and warehouse personnel to maintain efficient production flow.
-Keep pace with furniture assembly operations to prevent packaging bottlenecks and production delays.
-Communicate material shortages, damaged products, equipment concerns, and production delays promptly.
-Adapt to changing production priorities and assist in other packaging or manufacturing areas as needed.
-Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and waste reduction.
-Perform additional packaging, manufacturing, and warehouse-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications
-High school diploma or GED preferred.
-Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, warehouse operations, furniture handling, or a similar production environment preferred.
-Ability to safely handle, lift, move, and package assembled furniture and other large or bulky products.
-Ability to follow packaging instructions, work orders, and established production procedures.
-Basic math skills, including counting, measurements, and quantity verification.
-Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
-Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
-Ability to work at a fast and consistent pace while maintaining packaging accuracy.
-Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain an efficient workstation.
-High level of energy, motivation, and willingness to perform physically demanding work.
-Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
-Ability to follow instructions, accept feedback, and adapt to changing production needs.

Preferred Qualifications
-Previous experience packaging furniture, cabinets, shelving, or other large manufactured products.
-Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing, packaging, or distribution environment.
-Familiarity with protective packaging materials, including foam, cardboard, stretch wrap, and corner protectors.
-Experience using tape dispensers, strapping equipment, and other packaging tools.
-Knowledge of proper packaging techniques to prevent shipping damage.
-Experience inspecting finished products for defects or damage.
-Familiarity with production quotas, packaging standards, and shipping preparation procedures.
-Experience handling oversized, bulky, or irregularly shaped products.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment
-Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
-Ability to frequently bend, reach, twist, squat, kneel, grasp, and perform repetitive packaging movements.
-Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and position furniture and packaging materials in accordance with workplace lifting requirements.
-Ability to handle large, bulky, or awkwardly shaped furniture components and finished products, with appropriate assistance or equipment when necessary.
-Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for wrapping, securing, and packaging furniture.
-Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks while maintaining a consistent production pace.
-Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery noise, packaging equipment, and varying temperatures.
-Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and other protective equipment as necessary.
-Physical stamina and endurance necessary to maintain productivity throughout the workday.