Packaging Associate 20-23/HR

Packaging Associate

The Packaging Associate supports custom packaging and crating operations by staging materials, assembling and constructing wood crates, and preparing products for shipment in a fast-paced production environment. This role involves hands-on work with lumber, plywood, foam products, and hardware, ensuring that all packaging meets quality and safety standards while maintaining an organized and efficient workspace.

Responsibilities

• Stage and organize packaging materials including lumber, plywood, foam products, hardware, and shipping supplies.
• Assist with the assembly and construction of custom wood crates and packaging solutions.
• Measure, cut, and prepare materials according to specifications and work instructions.
• Support production teams with packaging, crating, and shipment preparation activities.
• Load, unload, move, and transport materials throughout the facility using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Inspect packaging materials and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Follow all safety procedures, company work practices, and production guidelines.
• Perform general labor tasks as needed to support overall production and packaging operations.
• Use pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling tools in a safe and efficient manner, where authorized and trained.

Essential Skills

• Experience in packaging, production, or general labor within a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure for measurements and material preparation.
• Comfortable performing basic math calculations and measurements to follow specifications.
• Physically capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions and safety procedures.
• Experience with material handling, including loading, unloading, and moving materials within a facility.
• Familiarity with pallet jacks and forklifts, with the ability to operate them safely where training and authorization are provided.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in assembly or construction, particularly working with wood, is highly beneficial.
• Experience in inventory support, such as staging and organizing materials, is an advantage.
• Previous exposure to custom packaging or crating operations is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a production setting.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and willingness to learn specialized packaging and crating techniques.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a stable 4x10 schedule that provides weekly three-day weekends, supporting a healthy work-life balance. You will stay active and engaged in a hands-on role while gaining specialized packaging and crating skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work alongside an experienced team that supports learning, skill development, and long-term growth in a stable and dynamic operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment supporting custom packaging and crating operations. You will work both independently and as part of a team to stage materials, build crates, package products, and prepare shipments. The position involves regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials throughout the facility, as well as frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling during the shift. You will work with lumber, plywood, foam products, hardware, pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment in an active production setting with a consistent 4x10 schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Tualatin, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.