MacPherson’s Elgin packing department is a strong four-person team consisting of Oscar Garcia, Mike Anderson, Salvador Corona and Toy Sayasane. Their work is divided among three packers and one box maker. These guys are at the eye of the hurricane. Being physically located in the middle of the distribution center, and between the steps of picking and shipping, this team is sort of ‘the meat between the bread.’ Their job is to carefully pack orders, ensuring that customers receive their orders in perfect condition. The reputation of the company relies on the quality of each order, so the importance of protecting the items going out cannot be overstated. If stuff is damaged in transport it triggers a cascade of time consuming, non-productive activities for both our customers and us.
The packing department serves external customers such as our diverse and many independent retailers as well as our chain store customers. These amazing guys also serve their internal customers in the picking and shipping departments. The great teamwork that takes place in this department is what makes them most special. Within the group, Salvador is the most senior member of the department with five years of experience at MacPherson’s and Mike is the newest addition, having joined us last summer. Outside of work, watching sports and movies are popular activities among these four.
Department Buzzwords
Case sealer – Automatic box taper
2 inch small/large – Popular sizes of boxes for paper stock
Pillows – Inflatable bags for package cushioning
Corners – Cardboard inserts to protect corners of paper
‘Push it’ – Place the matchup boxes on the conveyor