Shipper-Packer

Shipper-Packer

Philadelphia, United States

Company
Sandmeyer Steel Company
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
19.50 an hour
Posted
29 days ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Sandmeyer Steel Company maintains the largest single-site inventory of stainless steel, nickel alloy, and titanium plate in North America. We stock more grades than our competition, with over 15 million pounds (7,500 tons) in 38 different grades.

COME JOIN THE TEAM! Our company is looking for a hard working individual to join our Shipping department on the day shift. If you like staying active, working with a tight crew, and knowing your work actually matters, keep reading.

POSITION TITLE: Shipper/Packer

DEPARTMENT: Shipping

SHIFT: Day Shift (M-Th 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; F 7:00 am - 3:00 pm)

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Supervisor – Shipping

PAY LEVEL: Primary Support

FUNCTION: Check material received from all departments and external subcontract processors to ensure that product shipped meets external customer requirements. Prepare orders for shipment to external customers. Ship orders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow all safety rules and keep work area in orderly condition.

2. Check dimensions and/or squareness of finished pieces by using a micrometer, scales, and/or measuring tape.

3. Check surface condition, flatness, quantity, and general quality of finished pieces. Arrange for flattening or flatten pieces, if necessary.

4. Clean pieces and mark material with identification and other markings using die stamping equipment, inkjet printer, or markers.

5. Build, pack, and secure boxes, crates, and skids for shipping.

6. Assist in loading Company trucks and common carrier trucks using forklifts or overhead cranes.

7. Perform additional responsibilities as requested or as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

2. One year of related experience preferred.

3. Willing and able to work day shift with occasional scheduled overtime.

4. Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.

5. Physical activity requires continuous standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, and carrying and lifting of pieces of steel that at times weigh up to 75 pounds.

6. Basic/linear measurement skills such as ability to read micrometer and measuring tape are required.

7. Basic math skills necessary to perform fraction-decimal equivalent conversions are required.

8. Basic verbal skills necessary to read, understand, and mark steel and shop orders are required. Experience operating and maintaining inkjet printer helpful.

9. Neat and legible handwriting required.

10. Experience with operating forklift trucks of all sizes, overhead hoists, and flatteners helpful. Willingness and ability to be trained to operate is required.

11. Experience using nail gun and banding equipment and tools is helpful.

12. Knowledge of Company’s QA Manual, including the traceability system, inspection procedures, and steel identification marking procedures is helpful.

13. Some basic mechanical skills aptitude regarding construction of boxes and crates and packing of same is helpful.

14. Willing and able to work with exposure to severe weather conditions, smoke, and fumes.

NOTES:

1. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, or other legally protected status.

“EOE Disabled/Veteran”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 39.5 per week

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Location:
• Philadelphia, PA 19116 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum wage for entry-level packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for packing jobs classified as non-exempt under the FLSA remains $7.25 per hour as of January 1, 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. State minimums are higher in 30 states, such as $16.50 per hour in California.
Q What visa is required for international workers to take packing jobs in the US in 2026?
Foreign nationals need an H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs, with a statutory cap of 66,000 visas for FY 2026. Employers must file Form I-129 and obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL showing no U.S. workers available. Processing time is 60-90 days, with supplemental caps up to 64,000 additional visas possible.
Q Do I need education or experience to qualify for packing jobs in the US?
No formal education beyond less than high school is required for 30% of Packers and Packagers, Hand positions, per O*NET data. Entry-level roles demand no prior experience, with short-term on-the-job training averaging 30 days. Employers prioritize physical stamina to handle 25-50 lb lifts repeatedly.
Q What documents do I need to apply and start a packing job in the US?
Applicants must provide a Social Security card or number, photo ID, and complete Form I-9 for employment eligibility verification within 3 days of hire. A basic resume listing any manual labor history and proof of right-to-work are standard. Drug test and background check consents are required by 70% of warehouse employers.
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