Packing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Wrapper — Operations Team

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Wrapper to join our Operations Team in Southington, CT. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring our products reach customers in excellent condition — constructing standard and custom boxes, crates, skids, and pallets that protect our materials through every step of shipping.

If you take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Uphold safety as the top priority in all tasks.
• Inspect materials for physical damage or defects prior to packaging.
• Select appropriate packaging materials to prevent damage in transit.
• Construct skids, boxes, crates, and pallets to specification.
• Measure materials accurately using tape measures and other measuring devices.
• Operate banding and nail guns.
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Scan and stage orders in designated shipping and loading zones.
• Monitor linear footage of wood used for export order packaging.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications:

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the operation of heavy machinery.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English to follow work instructions.
• Demonstrated history of working safely and productively.
• Forklift operation experience strongly preferred.
• Basic math proficiency, including decimals and fractions, and the ability to accurately use and read tape measures and calipers.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and physical exam, and meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Willingness to work required overtime as needed.

Why Join Us?:

We value craftsmanship, reliability, and a strong safety culture. If you're ready to bring precision and dependability to a hands-on role with a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.

At Express Employment Professionals, we believe finding a job should be more than submitting résumés and hoping for a call. We’re here to help you turn your job search into your next great opportunity.

Whether you’re looking for your next career move, a fresh start, flexible work, or a chance to put your skills to work, our team is ready to help connect you with opportunities that fit your goals.

Why work with Express?

More Opportunities: Get connected with employers looking for talented people like you.

A Team in Your Corner: Our recruiters get to know you, your experience, and what you’re looking for—not just what’s on your résumé.

Find Your Fit: We work to match your skills and goals with opportunities that make sense for you.

Build Your Career: Temporary, contract, or direct-hire opportunities can help you gain experience, build your résumé, and take the next step.

Save Time: Let our team help simplify the job search so you can spend less time searching and more time preparing for your next opportunity.

You Bring the Talent. We Help Open the Door.

Your next job could be more than a paycheck—it could be the beginning of something bigger. Let Express Employment Professionals help you find what’s next!

Company Description

At Express Employment Professionals, we believe finding a job should be more than submitting résumés and hoping for a call. We’re here to help you turn your job search into your next great opportunity.\r\n\r\nWhether you’re looking for your next career move, a fresh start, flexible work, or a chance to put your skills to work, our team is ready to help connect you with opportunities that fit your goals.\r\n\r\nWhy work with Express?\r\n\r\nMore Opportunities: Get connected with employers looking for talented people like you.\r\n\r\nA Team in Your Corner: Our recruiters get to know you, your experience, and what you’re looking for—not just what’s on your résumé.\r\n\r\nFind Your Fit: We work to match your skills and goals with opportunities that make sense for you.\r\n\r\nBuild Your Career: Temporary, contract, or direct-hire opportunities can help you gain experience, build your résumé, and take the next step.\r\n\r\nSave Time: Let our team help simplify the job search so you can spend less time searching and more time preparing for your next opportunity.\r\n\r\nYou Bring the Talent. We Help Open the Door.\r\n\r\nYour next job could be more than a paycheck—it could be the beginning of something bigger. Let Express Employment Professionals help you find what’s next!