Assembly & Packaging Associate

Versadesk; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VersaDesk, a Los Angeles-based ergonomic workstation maker, seeks an Assembly & Packaging Associate to prepare, inspect, and securely package large items for warehouse storage and transit. You will ensure orders are complete, damage-free, and labeled according to shipping specifications.

Key tasks include wrapping items, constructing cartons and pallets, performing quality checks, verifying counts and serial numbers, affixing labels, loading inventory for delivery, and keeping the workspace

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with manual and pneumatic tools used for packing.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment like pallet jacks or dollies.
• Attention to detail to ensure complete hardware kits.
• Ability to work flexible warehouse shifts including overtime/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Wrap and cushion items to protect surfaces.
• Assemble custom cartons and pallets.
• Conduct quality checks for damage or missing parts.
• Verify pick slips against orders.
• Affix shipping labels and invoices to containers.
• Load and secure inventory for transport.
• Maintain an orderly, hazard-free workspace.

Skills

Tool proficiency

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial tape guns

Staple machines

Box cutters

Shrink-wrap dispensers

Job description

About VersaDesk

VersaDesk is a Los Angeles-based, American-made ergonomic workstation brand with 25+ years of manufacturing history. We design and build standing desks, converters, drafting tables, cubicles, and workspace accessories for corporate, education, healthcare, and government customers. Our belief is simple: workspaces should adapt to people. We're looking for a Director of Lifecycle & Retention Marketing to own the customer lifecycle from first purchase through repeat business, expansion, and referral — across both our DTC storefront and our B2B/institutional sales motion.

The Role

An Assembly & Packaging Associate is responsible for preparing, inspecting, and securely packaging large items—such as desks, chairs, cubicle panels, etc for safe warehouse storage and transit. They ensure all customer orders are complete, damage-free, and labeled correctly according to shipping specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Wrap and cushion items: Protect wood, laminate, glass, and metal surfaces using foam wrap, bubble wrap, corner pads, and shrink wrap.
• Assemble custom cartons: Construct structural cardboard boxes and wooden pallets to size for complex furniture components.
• Conduct quality checks: Inspect finished pieces for surface scratches, missing hardware, or structural defects prior to sealing.
• Verify pick slips: Cross-reference physical product counts, hardware kits, and serial numbers against the order documentation.
• Affix shipping labels: Place barcodes, handling stamps (like "Fragile" or "This Side Up"), and invoices prominently on the exterior container.
• Load and secure inventory: Move wrapped items using heavy warehouse equipment and stack them safely onto delivery trucks to prevent shifting.
• Keep an orderly workspace: Clear out cardboard debris, organize packing materials, and maintain a hazard-free staging floor.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Tool proficiency: Experience using manual and pneumatic tools like industrial tape guns, staple machines, box cutters, and shrink-wrap dispensers.
• Equipment operation: Basic knowledge or certification in operating material handling tools such as pallet jacks or dollies.
• High attention to detail: Precision to match complicated part numbers and ensure hardware kits are entirely complete.
• Adaptable schedule: Flexibility to work changing warehouse shifts, including early mornings, overtime, or occasional weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours daily and lift up to 50 lbs consistently without assistance.
• Ability to stand for long shifts, bend, twist, and repetitively lift heavy office furniture weighing up to 50 lbs.