Lockport. Philpac Corp. General Labor/Pallet Builder. $16.50 - $17.50/hour.

Philpac Corporation is currently seeking candidates to join our General Laborer/ Pallet Builder team in Pendleton, NY!

As a leader in the packaging industry, Philpac, a local family-owned business, celebrated its 40thanniversary in September of 2022. As a packaging supplies company, Philpac initially sold packaging supplies and boxes made by others but was introduced to manufacturing by Conelly Container. In the early 1990s, Philpac outgrew its building in downtown Buffalo, and moved to their first property on Military Road in Kenmore, New York in 1993. In 2005, Philpac was asked to make some crates for a customer and found themselves in the wood business. Due to the new wood business, Philpac acquired their second property in Pendleton, New York.

With around 80 employees between both locations, Philpacs owner, along with upper management take pride in taking care of their employees by offering competitive wages, retirement savings, multiple options for health coverage, and other great benefits employees deserve to get from their employers. In addition, Philpacs owner and upper management are committed to treating their employees as family rather than just numbers and allowing them to prioritize their families.

Bringing together your passion and ours

The General Laborer/ Pallet Builder will report directly to the Plant Manager. As a General Laborer/ Pallet Builder, it is the primary responsibility of the employee to cut and assemble lumber and plywood to produce customer orders in accordance with specifications.

Bringing your expertise to ours

The primary responsibilities of this position include: * Utilizing chop saws and table saws to cut wood according to specifications. * Fastening wood pieces together using nail guns and/or drills. * Bundling and palletizing goods to prepare for storage and/or shipping. * Maintain good housekeeping practices. * Follow all health and safety rules and policies. * Other duties as assigned. * Bringing your story to ours

A qualified applicant will contribute the following:

Education High School diploma or equivalent required

Experience * It is preferred that the applicant has prior woodworking experience of 1-3 years. * A minimum of one years experience using power tools safely.

Skills/Abilities/Physical Demands * Candidates must be reliable and dependable. * An understanding of how to use a tape measure as well as the ability to read it. * A basic understanding of mathematics is required. * Requires the use of hands frequently to finger, handle or feel things, reach with hands and arms, and effectively communicate. * Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. * A frequent requirement for standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, and crouching. * Climbing stairs and ladders is occasionally required. * Potential candidates should have the following vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus their attention.

To apply forward cover letter and resume to: apike@philpaccorp.com