Packer

Job Title: Packer Job Description

This position involves working as a Packer I within a stable manufacturing company. The role requires inspecting products for quality, packaging finished products for shipment, applying labels, and ensuring orders are accurate before they leave the facility. The job also involves operating packaging equipment, maintaining a clean work area, and collaborating with a team to meet daily production goals. Candidates should be dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working on their feet, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products for quality to ensure they are free of defects before shipment.

• Package finished products for shipment, applying labels accurately.

• Operate packaging equipment and maintain a clean work area.

• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals.

• Ensure reliability by showing up consistently and working efficiently throughout shifts.

• Catch damaged, defective, or incorrect products before they reach customers.

• Maintain quality while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills

• Organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail to ensure proper packaging and labeling.

• Reliability in maintaining shipping and production schedules.

• Ability to inspect and identify defective or incorrect products.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Teamwork to keep orders moving and operations running smoothly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous packaging experience and familiarity with shipping processes.

• Experience working with production quotas.

• Ability to operate bagging, blister pack, or similar equipment.

• Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.

• Adaptability to shifting priorities and a positive attitude.

• Stable work history and good problem-solving skills.

• Exposure to lean manufacturing and quality control experience.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a long-term career opportunity with a company that regularly converts contractors to permanent employees and promotes from within. The average employee tenure is approximately 12-15 years, reflecting a stable manufacturing environment. Upon permanent hire, employees receive excellent benefits, including a pay increase and a comprehensive benefits package. The company provides PPE at no cost and fosters an employee-focused culture with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, company-sponsored events, and strong teamwork. The facility offers convenience and workplace amenities such as a large cafeteria, free coffee, and vending machines. Employees enjoy job security, even being paid if the facility shuts down due to weather.

Work Environment

The position is located in a manufacturing facility that is not temperature controlled, within a machine shop environment that includes both automated and manual machinery. Packaging associates work around production equipment and packaging machines, including bagging machines, blister pack machines, and etching equipment. The environment is active and team-oriented, with employees frequently moving, packaging products, inspecting quality, and preparing orders for shipment. The culture is friendly and supportive, and employees are engaged, with music playing in their work areas, maintaining a positive atmosphere for new hires.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Braintree, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Braintree,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.