Packaging Operator (Manufacturing)

Packaging Operator (Manufacturing) - Immediately Hiring

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive Pay + Great Benefits + Work-Life Balance

Job Summary:

Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG) manufactures high-quality aviation and aerospace components used on aircraft worldwide. As a Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for stamping, labeling, and packaging parts and finished goods to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer and quality standards. This role involves operating automated packaging and labeling equipment, verifying product identification, and maintaining quality control.

If you have experience in shipping, warehouse operations, or manufacturing packaging, this could be a great fit for you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Stamp parts using VideoJet inkjet printers or rubber stamps to apply accurate identification markings.
• Operate AutoBaggers and other specialized packaging machines to package components efficiently.
• Use Label Printers and barcode scanning systems to generate and apply product labels.
• Ensure all labels, barcodes, and lot numbers match work orders and customer specifications.
• Monitor packaging quality to prevent mislabeling, incorrect packaging, or damaged parts.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality control steps to maintain compliance.
• Meet production goals while maintaining precision and efficiency.
• Work with the shipping and warehouse teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
• Keep accurate documentation for inventory tracking and quality assurance.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by management
• Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies and per the Facility Engineer/Safety Director

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in either a shipping, packaging, manufacturing, or warehouse role.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, labeling instructions, and production guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on team environment.
• Ability to stand, lift (up to 30 lbs), and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing setting.
• Must speak, read, write and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating VideoJet inkjet printers, AutoBaggers, and Label Printers.
• Familiarity with standard manufacturing procedures and quality control processes.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels and ideas all 'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. We are a long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs and up and coming markets.

Additionally, DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 10 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

Benefits

• Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Mental health benefits.
• Complimentary life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage.
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• On-site gym.
• Access to advanced technology and resources.
• Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.
• Team-building activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).