Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Packer to join our Final Assembly team in Corona, CA. This role is responsible for performing the last quality check before packaging guitars for shipment to our distribution center. The Packer ensures all instruments meet Fender’s high standards of quality, are safely and securely packed, and are ready for delivery to our customers around the world.

Essential Functions:

Perform final visual quality inspections on guitars before packaging.
Safely and efficiently package guitars into shipping cartons according to standard procedures.
Prepare and label boxes for shipment to the distribution center.
Operate pallet jacks to move packed products and pallets within the Final Assembly department.
Ensure packaging materials are stocked and organized to maintain production flow.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to 6S standards.
Follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
Communicate with team members and supervisors regarding product quality issues or packaging needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support Final Assembly operations.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 6 months of experience working in a warehouse, packing, or shipping environment.
Experience operating pallet jacks required.
Ability to lift and move guitars and boxes up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Must be able to stand, bend, and perform physical work for extended periods.

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work. Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $17/hr to $18/hr.

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