Packing Associate

Now hiring for a Packing Associate

Location: Newport, AR

Pay Rate: $15.25 per hour

Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts | Day & Night Shifts Available


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Looking for Packing Associate jobs in Newport where accuracy and speed keep orders moving? This opportunity lets you pick, pack, and prepare products for shipment while helping customers receive the right items on time and in excellent condition.


If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Warehouse Picker/Packer career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.


Job Duties

• Hand-pack finished snack products.
• Assemble boxes and pack bagged products into cases.
• Place finished cases onto pallets.
• Monitor packaging equipment and production processes.
• Ensure labels are properly applied.
• Monitor box and bag production.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Keep packaging equipment operating efficiently.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting when issues occur.
• Identify and resolve minor machine issues independently when possible.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Support the team with additional duties as needed.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse, fulfillment, or distribution training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Ability to accurately pick, pack, label, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Experience reading pick tickets, packing lists, shipping labels, or electronic order systems.
• Ability to safely use RF scanners, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or other warehouse equipment as required.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to inventory accuracy and quality.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced warehouse environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to operate and monitor multiple machines simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production software systems.
• Ability to read gauges, monitor equipment performance, and accurately record information.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Desire to learn, grow, and advance within the organization.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to work at a fast, repetitive pace.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 25+ pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to maintain focus throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to safely perform job duties while following required safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and career growth.

When life throws a curveball, Toni knows we've got her back:
"The staff is so understanding. They know that life happens!" - Toni, Staffmark Order Picker.


What You Will Do


As a Packing Associate you will pick customer orders, verify inventory, pack products securely, prepare shipments, apply shipping labels, and stage completed orders for delivery. You will use scanners, warehouse systems, and packing materials while maintaining inventory accuracy, meeting productivity goals, and supporting safe, efficient warehouse operations.

• Hand-pack finished snack products.
• Assemble boxes and pack bagged products into cases.
• Place finished cases onto pallets.
• Monitor packaging equipment and production processes.
• Ensure labels are properly applied.
• Monitor box and bag production.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Keep packaging equipment operating efficiently.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting when issues occur.
• Identify and resolve minor machine issues independently when possible.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Support the team with additional duties as needed.

A Packing Associate helps warehouses fulfill customer orders by accurately selecting products, preparing shipments, and maintaining organized inventory movement. This role requires strong work habits, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality throughout the fulfillment process.


The Packing Associate combines product handling, packing, inventory verification, and teamwork to support reliable warehouse operations and efficient order processing.


This profession is well suited for individuals who enjoy active warehouse work and organized environments.