Packaging Associate

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Packaging Associate to work at a leading local distribution center in Hernando, MS. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity. Salary: $15/hr Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM Why you should apply to be a Packaging Associate : Competitive pay rate with weekly pay options. Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a thriving manufacturing and distribution environment. Strong focus on safety and adherence to quality standards. Be part of a supportive team culture with opportunities for growth and advancement. What's a typical day as a Packaging Associate? You'll be: Packaging chemical products into approved containers according to work instructions and packaging specifications under the direction of the Production Supervisor. Inspecting containers, labels, seals, and finished packages for accuracy, leaks, damage, or defects. Assembling cartons, boxes, and other packaging materials; applying product labels and shipping information accurately. Palletizing, wrapping, and preparing finished goods for warehouse storage or shipment. Conducting visual quality inspections, reporting discrepancies, and following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies. Maintaining cleanliness and organization of packaging, warehouse, and production areas. This job might be an outstanding fit if you: Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required). Bring previous manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, or production experience (preferred, but not required). Demonstrate the ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail. Are committed to reliable attendance and punctuality. Can stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods (up to 10 hours per shift). Can safely lift, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds regularly; heavier items may require team lift or mechanical assistance. Are comfortable working in an industrial environment with exposure to chemicals, moving machinery, and varying temperatures—while wearing required PPE such as gloves, chemical‑resistant footwear, goggles, and face shields. As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. 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