Packer

Job Title: Packer

Job Description

This role is responsible for safely unloading packed cases from conveyors and stacking them onto pallets according to specific customer and carton requirements in a high-volume production environment. The position involves continuous physical activity, repetitive tasks, and close attention to safety and quality standards throughout a 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve packed cases from conveyors and stack them onto pallets according to customer and carton specifications throughout the work shift.

• Ensure cases are placed on the correct pallet and stacked securely up to heights of approximately 7 feet.

• Wrap the top of loaded pallets to prevent upper boxes from falling when the load is moved.

• Pull loaded skids using manual equipment (such as a pallet jack) to the designated area where a forklift retrieves them, over a distance of approximately 70 feet.

• Lift packed cases weighing up to 50 lbs from rollers at about 3 feet high, carry them approximately 5 feet, and stack them onto the appropriate pallet.

• Lift empty pallets weighing approximately 50 lbs from a stack and slide them to the end of the conveyor approximately once every hour.

• Construct cardboard tops to cover boxes that do not have folding flaps to protect product during handling and transport.

• Perform general material handling tasks, including loading, unloading, and repositioning materials as needed.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with facility safety and housekeeping standards.

• Follow all production, quality, and safety procedures, and perform additional duties as assigned by management in a dynamic production environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of production experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.

• At least 6 months of experience performing repetitive work tasks.

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs safely and repeatedly as needed.

• Experience with general labor tasks, including material handling, loading, and unloading.

• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift in a high-volume production environment.

• Capability to perform frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs), carrying (up to 50 lbs), pushing, pulling, twisting (such as re-piling loads), kneeling, bending, and reaching.

• Sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate effectively in a production environment.

• Adequate near and far visual acuity to read labels, identify products, and monitor pallet stacking and conveyor operations.

• Comfort working in a non–temperature-controlled warehouse or production environment.

• Reliability and stamina to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a non–temperature-controlled warehouse or production facility where standing for an entire shift and lifting heavier materials is common.

• Background in packaging, production, packing, picking, and loading activities.

• Experience operating or using basic material handling tools such as pallet jacks (padlocker duties).

• Ability to follow detailed customer specifications for pallet patterns and stacking requirements.

• Strong attention to safety practices when handling heavy materials and stacked pallets.

• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks and take on additional responsibilities assigned by management.

Why Work Here?

The rotating schedule makes it easier to take extended time off while using minimal paid time off, supporting better work-life balance. Team members work in a bright, well-organized facility with clear procedures and expectations. The environment rewards reliability, strong work ethic, and physical stamina, offering steady hours and predictable shifts.

Work Environment

This role is based in a very large production facility of approximately 100,000 square feet with a bright, well-lit environment. The building is not temperature controlled, so it can become cold during the winter and hot during the summer. The position follows 12-hour shifts, either 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., on a rotating schedule. Work is physically demanding and requires standing and walking for the entire shift, frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting. The facility uses conveyors, pallets, and material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts (operated by other team members) in a busy production setting. The dress code requires steel-toed boots, jeans, and a clean work shirt, with no jewelry and no fake nails to support safety and hygiene standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.59 - $21.09/hr.

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 Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.