2,154 Packaging Operator jobs in the United States

Overview

We are currently seeking a Packaging Operator to join our team at our facility in Los Angeles, CA, 90024. The ideal candidate will have experience with FedEx Ship Manager, hold a Forklift License, and possess a High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Utilize FedEx Ship Manager to process and ship packages accurately and efficiently
• Operate forklift to move materials and products within the warehouse
• Package products according to company standards and guidelines
• Ensure all packaging materials are stocked and readily available
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications

• Experience with FedEx Ship Manager
• Forklift License
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills

You should be proficient in:

• FedEx Ship Manager
• Forklift Licensed
• High School / GED

Salary info:

$17 - $22 / hr

**Job Title: Packaging Operator**
**Job Description**
The Packaging Operator is responsible for the final packaging of flavors, including powders, spray dry, liquids, emulsions, and extracts, following directions on each batch ticket. This role collaborates closely with Batch Processors to ensure food safety, quality, efficiency, and accuracy. The operator may also handle machinery such as mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks, and must be able to read labels and follow safety procedures.
**Responsibilities**
+ Package the correct finished product quantity with the correct label.
+ Monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
+ Record operational and production data as specified.
+ Transport materials, supplies, and products between work areas using equipment and sit-down forklifts.
+ Understand and emphasize the impact and importance of food safety in our products.
+ Communicate any food safety concerns to shift leads or management.
+ Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including sanitation of equipment after each batch.
**Essential Skills**
+ Ability to operate machinery such as mixers, spray dryers, and blending tanks.
+ Ability to read labels and follow safety procedures.
+ Communication skills to report food safety concerns.
+ Experience with packaging in a manufacturing environment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ H.S. Diploma required.
+ Experience in a food GMP environment is preferred.
**Why Work Here?**
We are dedicated to building a better future for people and the planet through the creation of healthier, tastier, and sustainable foods. Our values focus on passion for customers, freedom to innovate, investment in people, responsibility to the world, and commitment to trust. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans, virtual visits, dental and vision plans, pregnancy and parental leave, and a robust retirement plan. Additionally, our employees enjoy generous PTO, volunteer time off, and a supportive, growth-oriented work environment.
**Work Environment**
This is a Food GMP environment where candidates must be comfortable with strong flavors and scents. Safety attire includes steel toe shoes, hair nets, and uniforms, with no jewelry allowed. Employees receive a locker for their belongings. The work involves handling various weights, such as moving 50lb boxes or 25-30lb containers, often using equipment like hand trucks for maneuvering rather than lifting. Tasks are rotated to ensure a balanced workload.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 Wauconda,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2025.
**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.

**Brand:** Post Consumer Brands
**Categories:** Operations Production
**Locations:** Lawrence, Kansas
**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Remote Eligible:** No
**Req ID:** 27078
**Job Description**
**Business Unit Overview**
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Nutrish®, Kibbles 'n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest news. Brand Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We're always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we're growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That's where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets. Location Description The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 155 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits®. Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University with Kansas State University about 85 miles away. The city is known for a thriving music and art scene and is also the home of the University of Kansas athletic teams. Responsibilities Packaging Operator Starting rate: $25.11 per hour The Post Consumer Brands facility in Lawrence, KS operates on a 24/7 production schedule. Team members will work: 12-hour shifts, either 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am (shifts do NOT rotate!) Work 3 days one week and 4 days the next week (either Tuesday - Thursday or Saturday - Monday with alternating Fridays) Shift premiums up to $1.50 per hour Responsibilities In the Packaging Operator role, you will: Operate and maintain packaging equipment to optimize efficiency and to reduce/eliminate downtime Perform reliablity tests on equipment such as metal detectors and scales for food safety and quality assurance Perform accurate, timely collection of data and product samples Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety Qualifications Possess a high school diploma or a GED Ability to comply with a strict attendance policy Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability and willingness to communicate with cross functional teams Experience in food manufacturing preferred
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

**Now Hiring: Packaging Operator**
**Location:** East Syracuse, NY
**Job Type:** Contract to Hire
**Pay:** $20.75/hour
**Shifts:** 2 Shifts on Days, 2 Shifts on Nights (ROTATING)
**About the Role:**
The Packaging Operator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient production of extended shelf life (ESL) dairy-related products. This position is essential to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Operate, troubleshoot, and clean production equipment according to SOPs
+ Perform quality control checks and ensure product integrity
+ Clear line jams and maintain continuous production flow
+ Handle equipment such as bailers, trash compactors, and foamers
+ Support production areas including fillers, forklifts, and packaging lines
+ Maintain sanitation standards and comply with food safety regulations
+ Communicate effectively across shifts and departments
+ Report safety concerns and contribute to a safe work environment
**Essential Skills & Qualifications:**
+ Basic to advanced math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
+ Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
+ Understanding of weights, measures, and production documentation
+ Ability to operate and troubleshoot facility equipment
+ Completion of all required company training
+ Willingness to work in varying temperature conditions and around food allergens
**Why Work Here:**
Join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll receive hands-on training, opportunities to grow into key production roles, and be part of a collaborative environment where communication and teamwork drive success.
**Apply Today - Start Your Career in Food Manufacturing!**
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $0.75 - 20.75/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 East Syracuse,NY.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2025.
**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.

**Job Title: Packaging Operator**
**Job Description**
The Packaging Operator plays a critical role in the production of extended shelf life dairy products by performing required operating procedures, running, and troubleshooting production equipment. This position ensures satisfaction among customers, team members, and vendors by maintaining high standards in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
**Responsibilities**
+ Achieve assigned goals in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
+ Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and clean all assigned equipment according to standard operating procedures.
+ Clear jam-ups and restore production line operation.
+ Set up, operate, and clean equipment such as bailers, trash compactors, and foamers, completing all required documentation.
+ Perform ongoing product quality control checks.
+ Notify others of mechanical malfunctions to enhance productivity and equipment capabilities, and identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
+ Comply with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and plant policies, rules, and regulations.
+ Support all production facility areas as assigned and begin training in key areas such as fillers, forklifts, and production lines.
+ Gain competence in online circuits and ensure proper hookups in the facility.
+ Cover breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs as assigned.
+ Comply with all legal requirements regarding dairy processing and safety during assigned shifts.
+ Report safety concerns promptly and take corrective actions to ensure a safe environment.
+ Report food safety problems, initiate actions, and support SQF by maintaining food safety and quality.
+ Ensure sanitary work areas and strictly adhere to sanitation practices.
+ Communicate effectively between shifts and departments.
**Essential Skills**
+ Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts.
+ Effective communication skills in English for job functions.
+ Knowledge of weights and measures.
+ Ability to respond to employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
+ Understanding of the company's mission, purpose, and goals.
+ Ability to operate facility equipment as required.
+ Completion of company training requirements.
+ Ability to interpret company documents and UPC/code information.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Special language skills may be preferred when there is a business need.
**Why Work Here?**
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on quality and innovation in the dairy industry. Employees benefit from a supportive work environment that values safety and continuous improvement.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is generally protected from weather changes, though exposure to hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions may occur. Employees may be exposed to food ingredients, including allergens, and chemicals used in food processing and sanitation.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Syracuse, New York.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.75 - $20.75/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 East Syracuse,NY.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025.
**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.

**Hiring Packaging Associates in Albuquerque, New Mexico**
**Let's figure out what's next together.** If you ask us, this job looks great. Kelly _®_ Professional & Industrial is looking for **Packaging Associates** to work at a Global Manufacturing Company specializing in Medical Devices. Sound good? Take a closer look below at the details.
**Pay:**
1st shift payrate: $16.00 hour
2nd shift payrate: $17.60 hour
**Shifts Available:**
1st shift schedule: 6am - 2:30PM, Monday - Friday
2 nd shift schedule: 2:30PM-11:00PM, Monday-Friday.
**Why you should apply to be a Packaging Associate:**
+ Quick Hiring Process!
+ Temp to Hire Opportunity!
+ Supportive culture & dedication to work-life balance.
+ Commitment to health and safety
+ Clean room environment
+ Opportunity to become a full-time employee based on performance and attendance (not guaranteed)
**How will you contribute? You'll be:**
+ Preloading machines and sorting final parts
+ Packing and packing out parts, frequency is dependent on product code and batch size.
+ Inspecting the quality of parts for defects
+ Maintain a good safety.
**Your Key Qualifications as a Packaging Associate**
+ Able to follow detailed verbal/written instructions.
+ Ability to operate a personal computer including using Windows for training purposes.
+ Should have Hand/wrist/finger movements without issues.
+ Work experience in a fast-paced production environment.
+ Stable work history.
Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work.
**Apply to today!**
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Packaging Operator
**General Information**
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City
Webster
State/Province
New York
Country
United States
Department
MATERIALS HANDLING PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Date
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Working time
Full-time
Ref#
20036118
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Experienced
Job Field
MATERIALS HANDLING PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Seniority Level
Associate
Currency
USD - United States - US
Annual Base Salary Minimum
41,600
Annual Base Salary Maximum
41,600
The salary range above represents the low and high end in the local currency of Xerox's salary range for this position and is reflected in an annualized amount. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, market competition, and/or the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The range listed is just one component of Xerox's total compensation package for employees. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits, to view those details please visit Xerox Careers for your applicable country. If you are not reviewing this job posting on Xerox Careers ( , we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current internal postings, please visit Xerox Careers ( .
**Hourly:** Hourly rates for this position can be shared with you per your location, this rate will fall within the posted range.
**Description & Requirements**
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**About Xerox Holdings Corporation**
For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we've expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow. Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client-centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today's global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients. At Xerox, we make work, work. Learn more about us at .
**Job description**
Xerox is seeking both entry level, recent graduates and experienced personnel who are capable of performing manufacturing duties. You will be working in a state of the art, highly automated facility at our manufacturing headquarters in Webster, NY!
**Schedule:**
+ $20.00 per hour for A Shift 6:30AM to 3:00PM; $1.00 per hour for B shift 2:30PM to 11:00PM; 21.25 per hour for C shift 10:30PM to 7:00AM
**Job Duties** :
Setup, operate and perform adjustments on automated filling and packaging equipment used for Toner packaging (filling systems, plugging robots, case packers, labelers, etc.
Load empty bottles onto automated filling lines while visually inspecting for quality and proper part numbers.
Keep pace with running toner filling/packaging equipment to ensure production goals are met.
Monitor product quality per manufacturing procedures including product sampling, visual inspection, weighing of bottles and cartridges during filling cycle, interfacing with quality assurance lab.
Interface with computer systems and perform basic troubleshooting using information provided by those systems (i.e., alarm messages, fault messages).
Perform changeovers of production equipment between different products, with the exception of Maintenance specific tasks.
Record relevant production data in log sheets or through computer-based systems.
Communicate with Engineering and Maintenance groups to resolve issues and minimize downtime.
Handling, monitoring and labeling inventory.
Workstation housekeeping and organization.
**Job Requirements** :
+ HS Diploma or Equivalent Required
+ Manufacturing Experience preferred but not required
+ Must be able to work B or C shifts (Fixed shift will be assigned based on production needs and candidate availability)
Xerox is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law. Learn more at and explore our commitment to diversity and inclusion: People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with Xerox may request such accommodation(s) by sending an e-mail to Be sure to include your name, the job you are interested in, and the accommodation you are seeking.