Shipper-Packer
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
