Packer

Job Title: Packer

Job Description

The Packer prepares completed sheet metal products for shipment by ensuring they are packaged safely, accurately, and in full alignment with customer requirements. This role plays a key part in protecting product quality by preventing shipping damage and maintaining high standards for packaging, documentation, and shipment readiness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow travelers, work instructions, work orders, packing lists, and packing specifications to ensure accurate shipment preparation.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and overall product quality prior to packing.
• Perform detailed visual inspections to identify defects, damage, or cosmetic issues before products are packaged.
• Package products using foam, cardboard, dunnage, padding, and other protective materials according to approved methods.
• Apply labels accurately and ensure all customer-specific packaging and documentation requirements are met.
• Complete all required paperwork and shipping documentation prior to shipment release.
• Build and wrap pallets to secure products for transport and maintain shipment readiness.
• Move materials safely using pallet equipment and support general material handling activities.
• Perform minor touch-up, unmasking, and cleaning tasks as needed to meet quality standards.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including inventory and material handling tasks, as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safe, orderly warehouse and manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and follow written instructions, travelers, work orders, and packing specifications with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying part numbers, quantities, labels, and overall product quality.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent accuracy and productivity.
• Capability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment focused on shipping schedules and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in packing, shipping, warehouse, production, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with inventory processes and shipment preparation.
• Forklift certification or hands-on forklift experience.
• Experience using pallet equipment and performing pallet building and wrapping.
• Experience in sheet metal manufacturing or similar industrial settings.
• Material handling experience in a warehouse or shipping and receiving environment.

This is a Contract position based out of Rowlett, TX.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Rowlett,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.