Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a Packaging Associate for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Saint Louis, MO. This day-shift role is ideal for dependable candidates who enjoy hands-on work, steady hours, and being part of a team-oriented production environment.
The Packaging Associate will support assembly line and packaging operations by preparing products, labeling materials, inspecting finished goods, and keeping production moving safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to build experience in manufacturing and production with a supportive team, consistent schedule, and potential long-term career path.
Key Responsibilities
- Check components and product codes against packaging orders for accuracy.
- Place bottles on conveyor lines and support manual assembly tasks.
- Label cases, cartons, bags, and other packaging materials as required.
- Pack, stack, and prepare finished goods for the next stage of production.
- Inspect products for damage or quality concerns and report issues to a supervisor.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all safety procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $17 per hour.
- Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Shift: 10-hour day shifts.
- Work Arrangement: 100% onsite in Saint Louis, MO.
- Breaks: One 30-minute unpaid lunch and two paid 15-minute breaks.
- PPE Required: Safety-toe work boots or shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection in designated areas.
- Perform packaging, labeling, packing, stacking, and light assembly tasks on a production line.
- Review production documents and packaging orders to confirm product and component accuracy.
- Inspect finished goods and communicate quality or safety concerns promptly.
- Follow safety procedures, use required PPE, and maintain reliable attendance.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 0 to 1 year of general work experience required.
- Ability to read and understand production documents, SDS, and safety information.
- Ability to stand for 8 to 9 hours per day.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform frequent bending and minimal climbing as needed.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Candidates should be within a 25 to 30 minute commute of the facility.
- Must be dependable, punctual, safety-focused, and able to work well in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Light assembly, packaging, warehouse, manufacturing, or production line experience preferred.
- 1 to 2 years of related hands-on work experience is a plus.
- Experience working in climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled production areas is helpful.
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