Packer

Job Title: Packer Job Description

The Packer plays a key role in safely and accurately packing customer equipment and materials into custom crates and packaging. This position focuses on crate assembly, detailed packaging component assembly, and adherence to quality and safety standards in a fast-paced production environment. You will work with wood, corrugated, foam, and plastic materials, using a variety of hand and power tools to ensure products are securely packaged and ready for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Carefully load customer equipment and materials into crates using hand trucks, pallet jacks, ladders, or ramps to ensure safe and secure transport.

• Unload, prepare, and assemble crates using hammers, nail guns, drills, and other hand and power tools, assisting with additional crate assembly tasks as needed.

• Fold, glue, tape, stitch, and assemble corrugated, foam, and plastic packaging components to create complete packaging solutions.

• Accurately assemble kits and return unused materials to stock to support cost savings and inventory accuracy.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and perform quality checks to verify accuracy and completeness of packaging and assemblies.

• Address and report all equipment defects or maintenance needs to maintain safe and efficient operation of tools and machinery.

• Follow all procedures and policies, ensuring you understand equipment operation before use and adhere to standard operating procedures.

• Speak up and report any unsafe conditions or behaviors to support a strong safety culture in the facility.

• Work efficiently and consistently to meet production goals and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Collaborate with other team members to accomplish tasks safely and effectively as part of a production team.

• Use pallet jacks and hand trucks to move materials and finished crates throughout the facility.

• Use a tape measure and read measurements in ¼ and ⅛ inch increments to support accurate cutting, assembly, and packing.

• Log in and out of systems using an ID and potentially learn and use new software as required for production and tracking.

Essential Skills

• 3–6 months of prior packaging and/or assembly experience.

• Ability to operate pallet jacks and hand trucks to move materials safely.

• Strong spatial awareness and meticulous attention to detail for packing and securing materials to prevent damage.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

• Clear communication skills and ability to understand written and verbal instructions.

• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of packing, assembly, and quality checks.

• English fluency, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.

• Basic computer skills, including logging in and out with an ID and willingness to learn new software.

• Ability to work at a steady pace and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure in ¼ and ⅛ inch increments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Experience with wood working, including handling wood materials and using related tools.

• Comfort working with hand and power tools such as hammers, nail guns, and saws.

• Experience in production, general labor, packing, crate assembly, picking, order picking, and palletizing.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing operation where your contributions directly support continued expansion and improvement. The environment values safety, teamwork, and reliability, offering opportunities to build practical skills with tools, packaging, and production processes. You gain experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, develop new competencies with equipment and software, and grow alongside a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment that focuses on wood working and crate production. You will regularly work around and with nail guns, saws, drills, hammers, and other hand and power tools, as well as pallet jacks and hand trucks for material movement. The setting is fast-paced and production-oriented, with standard operating procedures guiding daily tasks to maintain safety and efficiency. You can expect a hands-on, industrial workspace with active machinery, wood materials, and packaging components such as corrugated, foam, and plastic.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.