Packaging, Manufacturing

About the Role

Packager role in Manufacturing - 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.

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America, delivering consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications for over 75 years.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Exposure to 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• This is a hands-on, fast-paced general labor position in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and safety instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates welcome — no prior manufacturing experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (not required).

Benefits

• Next-Day Pay: Access your daily pay the next day.
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results.
• Paid company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities.
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program.
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30+ hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1st of the month, following your start date).
• Paid Time Off (80 Hours earned in your first year).
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually.
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits.