Binding and Packaging Associate

The-N2-Company-; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Holiday break

Sabbatical

EAP

First-Time Homebuyer Program

Pet care insurance

Job summary

The N2 Company in Irving, Texas seeks a seasonal Binding & Packaging Associate for our Print facility. The role runs mid-October through January 2027, with potential for permanent employment. It is a full-time, hourly position in a union-friendly environment.

Expect a Monday–Thursday schedule, 3:15 pm to 1:45 am CST, and overtime as needed. You will ensure magazines are bound and packed to high quality standards, contributing to efficient production operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team.
• Able to lift more than 35 pounds.
• Hands-on approach to work with a flexible, coachable mindset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bound magazines to ensure quality standards.
• Strap bundled publications securely and place them in mail totes or pallets.
• Pack and organize mail pallets according to packing standards.
• Move completed or incomplete pallets to designated mailing zones.
• Perform other duties to support mailing and production operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Lift >35 lbs

Hands-on

Flexible/Coachable

Job description

At the N2 Company, our vision is "to be the most respected franchise in the nation, to share stories that build community, and to provide meaningful work for our team".

About Us

The N2 Company is America’s leading publisher of community magazines. We’re proud of our award-winning media brands – they reach millions of readers in nearly every state and help great businesses connect with ideal clients – but we’re even more proud to provide supportive and fulfilling remote work opportunities for our people.

About The Role

We’re looking for a seasonal Binding & Packaging Associate to join our Print facility in Irving, Texas. This team member will ensure magazines are bound and packaged efficiently, with the highest quality standards. This seasonal position, which offers the potential for permanent employment, runs from mid-October through January 2027.

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:15 pm to 1:45 am CST, and the right candidate will be willing to work overtime as needed. The salary for this position is $20 per hour.

The Role in Action

• Inspect bound books to ensure they meet N2’s quality standards and promptly report any issues.
• Strap bundled publications securely and place them in the correct mail tote or on the designated mailing pallet.
• Pack and organize mail pallets according to N2’s packing standards.
• Move completed or incomplete mail pallets to the appropriate mailing zone.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support mailing and production operations.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who’ll hit the ground running with:

• The ability to work well within a team.
• A hands-on approach to work and the ability to lift more than 35 pounds.
• A flexible and coachable mindset.

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

• Full health care coverage for you and your family.
• Complimentary basic dental coverage.
• Access to a licensed nutritionist to support your health and wellness goals.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with complimentary mental health resources and additional support services.
• 401(k) plan with a company match to help secure your financial future.
• Financial planning services to guide you in achieving your financial goals.
• $7,000 contribution toward the purchase of your first home through our First-Time Homebuyer Program.
• Paid time off, including a paid, week-long Holiday Break each year.
• Three-week paid sabbatical after four years of service.
• Paternal leave, including twelve weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid paternity leave.

Additional Benefits

• Pet care insurance and discounts to help support your pets’ health and wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a difference through N2GIVES, our program dedicated to fighting human trafficking and supporting other impactful causes.

At The N2 Company, we believe attitude matters just as much as skills. Our team thrives in a culture built on trust, respect, and humility. We’re proud to foster an emotionally healthy, collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy working together and are passionate about their roles.

We prioritize professional growth and consistently invest in the development of our team members, promoting from within whenever possible. While we take immense pride in the work we do, we believe our culture is what truly sets us apart.

If you’re looking for a supportive, drama-free workplace that values both excellence and kindness, we’d love to hear from you. (Brilliant jerks need not apply.)

N2 is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, natural hairstyles, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), HIV / AIDs status (or other medical or health conditions), status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, marital status, political affiliation, military service, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. N2 conforms to the spirit, as well as complies with, applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, EEO also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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