Packaging Associate

Packaging Associate (1st Shift)Location: St. Peters, MO 63376 (St. Charles County)Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate StartShift: 1st Shift | Daytime Hours (Monday – Friday)Pay Rate: Up to $18.50 / HourIndustry: Production Line, Packaging Operations, Cold Storage, Light IndustrialAbout the RoleLooking for a steady 1st shift production job in St. Charles County? Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Packaging Associate for a premier production facility in St. Peters, MO (63376).If you are looking for reliable daytime hours, competitive weekly pay, and a clean, structured environment, this is a top-tier opportunity to secure long-term employment. No prior experience needed—fully paid training is provided on day one!What You GetHigh Hourly Pay: Earn up to $18.50 / hour depending on experience.Consistent 1st Shift Schedule: Steady daytime hours so you can keep your evenings free.Weekly Pay: Direct deposit or pay card options every Friday.Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options available.Career Advancement: Clear path to direct hire with a stable local employer.Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.What You Will DoLine Packaging: Work along the production line wrapping frozen product lines (pork chops) and packing them into boxes per order specifications.Layering & Stacking: Accurately stack product layers (e.g., placing 8 chops per layer separated by protective plastic sheets) to ensure order accuracy.Order Ticket Reading: Read and follow basic order sheets to match chop counts, boxing styles, and client packaging requirements.Quality & Sanitation: Inspect frozen products for quality and maintain clean, safe, and sanitary workstation practices.What You NeedEnvironment & Stamina: Comfort working in a cooler/cold-storage facility and standing for 80–90% of your shift.Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately count items, read order tickets, and follow precise packaging steps.Reliability: Solid attendance record, daily punctuality, and dependable transportation to St. Peters, MO 63376.Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?Express connects job seekers with top commercial, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities across St. Peters, St. Charles County, and the St. Louis metro area. Partnering with Express gives you a dedicated recruiting team to guide you through the hiring process and advocate for your permanent career success.How to ApplyWe are interviewing immediately for these 1st shift openings in St. Peters! Apply today with Express Employment Professionals to schedule your phone interview and start working fast.Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.