Packager

Packager - 1st Shift

$20 - $23hr

Job Description

This role focuses on safely and efficiently preparing products for shipment by sorting parts, packaging materials, and organizing inventory within a clean warehouse environment. The packager supports daily production and shipping activities by performing boxing, taping, foaming, light assembly, and labeling tasks while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Sort incoming parts and materials, palletize boxes, band pallets, and operate pallet jacks to support safe and efficient warehouse flow.

• Perform boxing, taping, foaming, and light assembly of products according to work instructions and customer requirements.

• Apply labels accurately and consistently to packaging and finished goods to ensure correct identification and traceability.

• Stock parts and supplies in designated locations and maintain organized, clearly labeled work areas.

• Assist with basic cycle-counting activities to help maintain accurate inventory records.

• Use scanners, simple inventory systems, or label-printing software to track and document materials and finished goods.

• Inspect parts, packaging, and finished goods for defects, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.

• Use hand and power tools, tape measures, and other basic equipment to support packaging, kitting, and light assembly tasks.

• Support shipping and receiving activities by helping stage, prepare, and move materials as needed.

• Dispose of refuse and packaging waste properly and follow housekeeping standards to keep the warehouse clean and orderly.

• Stage and store all materials according to safety guidelines and work instructions to promote a safe work environment.

• Follow written and visual work instructions, blueprints, or schematics when required for specific packaging or assembly tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production, assembly, or light industrial environments.

• Ability to check parts, packaging, and finished goods for defects, accuracy, and compliance with standards.

• Comfort using simple production equipment such as tape machines, shrink wrap machines, or foam dispensers.

• Ability to use scanners, simple inventory systems, or label-printing software.

• Ability to stand for long periods and safely lift boxes up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks safely and maintain attention to detail.

• Basic proficiency with hand tools and power tools for packaging, kitting, and light assembly.

• Ability to read and follow work instructions, and when needed, basic blueprints or schematics.

• Comfort working in shipping and receiving, including handling general labor tasks in a warehouse setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hose assembly, kitting, and repair work in a production or warehouse environment.

• Familiarity with inventory processes, including cycle counting and basic inventory control.

• Ability to use a tape measure accurately for measurement-related tasks.

• Exposure to light industry environments and mechanical or assembly work.

• Experience operating pallet jacks and working with banding equipment.

• Comfort working with shipping and receiving documentation and procedures.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers room for growth, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills and advance your career over time. You can also look forward to strong benefits once you transition to a direct position, supporting your long-term stability and well-being.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. You will work around production, packaging, and light industrial activities, using pallet jacks, hand and power tools, tape machines, shrink wrap machines, foam dispensers, scanners, and basic inventory systems. The work involves standing for extended periods, lifting boxes up to 50 lbs, and performing repetitive tasks while maintaining an organized and safe workspace. Dress is typically practical and suitable for a warehouse setting, with appropriate safety gear as required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

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.