Wood Assembler / Carpenter Assistant

Position: Wood Assembler / Carpenter Assistant

ABOUT US

Packaging Services Industries, Inc., began production in 1976 and represents a family of privately owned businesses located in Maryland (MD) and Pennsylvania (PA). Since our inception, PSI has expanded to three plants, located in the Mid-Atlantic region and is staffed by over 300 employees. We feel this progress is directly attributed to our philosophy: to tailor our products to meet our customers' needs and to provide exemplary customer service - always with product guarantee!

POSITION SUMMARY

The PSI Group in Williamsport MD, a leading manufacturer of corrugated boxes and custom wood packaging, is seeking Assemblers to join our Wood Assembly Department. Wood Assemblers are responsible for the safe operation of the equipment and machinery utilized in our assembly department to build specialized packaging to meet customer specifications and expectations. These vacancies are full time, 1st shift vacancies and do not require any shift rotation. The core schedule for the positions are Monday-Thursday 6 am-3:30 pm and Fridays 6 am-10 am and overtime as needed. Good attendance is a must!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety First Mentality.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Previous experience in finished carpentry, such as cabinet or furniture making.
• Knowledge and experience with the safe operation of power saws and air tools.
• General knowledge of computers.

BENEFITS and COMPENSATION

PSI offers an excellent benefits package to full time employees, including:

• choice of two medical plans (single and family), dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, voluntary supplemental life insurance, critical illness coverage, voluntary accident insurance. Benefits eligibility is the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• 401K plan with employer match is available
• Paid holidays
• PTO (combination of vacation, sick and personal) granted after 90 days of employment
• FMLA: Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act

Starting pay rate is $ 19.50 / hr with the opportunity for overtime dependent upon business needs.

Wood Assemblers assemble various types of wood packaging to meet customer specifications and needs. To be successful in this position, you must be willing to make a commitment of time and effort to become part of a team producing quality specialized packaging in a safe, drug free environment. In addition to a competitive pay and benefit package, PSI offers an opportunity for advancement in a rewarding work environment.