Packaging operator

General Information

Name


Packaging operator


Employment Type


Temporary


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Light Industrial


Date


08-Jul-2026


City


louisville


State


Kentucky


Country


United States


Ref #


9247854799


Description & Requirements

Description

Packager & Utility Packager - Ferrero (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Ferrero: Louisville
Pay Rate:

• Packager: $17.00/hr
• Shift Premiums: +$0.20/hr for Afternoons, +$0.30/hr for Nights

Available Shifts (Monday - Friday): Nights: 10:30pm - 6:30am Breaks: 2 paid 10-min breaks, 1 unpaid 30-min break

Why Work at Ferrero with Kelly?

• Temp-to-Hire:
  Ferrero is committed to hiring you directly after 90 days of great attitude, attendance, and accountability! Your hiring journey begins the first day, with regular performance reviews. After 60 days of strong performance, you'll start permanent onboarding.

What You'll Do
As a Packager:

• Visually inspect cookies; remove defects from the line
• Prep cookies for sleeving or rework as needed
• Rotate sitting/standing positions every 15-20 minutes
• Stack, organize, and move products into crates/boxes
• Label and wrap products for quality assurance
• Follow all safety protocols
• Take direction from experienced team members

As a Utility Packager:

• Clean floors; keep workspaces organized
• Use pallet jacks to move materials to lines
• Stock cardboard in box loader
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

What You Need

• Proof of Grade 12 diploma or GED
• Pre-employment screens
• Wear provided PPE: hairnet, beard net (if needed), lab coat, ear plugs, bump cap
• Bring your own steel-toed safety shoes and work pants (no jeans/joggers)
• Long-sleeve t-shirts available via payroll deduction (provided by Kelly)
• Review the communication board daily for important updates and overtime sign-up

Perks Beyond Kelly - Once Hired by Ferrero:

• Packager: $20.48/hr to start; $20.78/hr after 3 mo.; $21.09/hr after 6 mo.
• Utility Packager: $20.66/hr to start; $20.98/hr after 3 mo.; $21.28/hr after 6 mo.
• Shift premiums
• 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance
• Accrue PTO from Day 90 : 2.3 hrs/week, up to 120 hrs after 1 year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Uniforms, safety shoes, and prescription eyewear after 90 days

Lunchroom amenities: microwaves, vending machines, and personal storage

Ready to start your Ferrero career path with Kelly? Apply now!

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