General Labor

Primary Staffing Inc.; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Staffing Inc. is hiring dependable Packaging Associates to support packaging and shipping operations. This role prepares finished products, fixtures, furniture, parts, graphics, and other materials for safe shipment to customers or job sites.

You will package items, wrap and protect them, apply labels, prepare boxes and pallets, verify quantities, and use packing tools. The position requires physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and attendance reliability; starting pay is $17.00 per hour on

Qualifications

• Previous packaging, warehouse, production, or shipping experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and handle physical duties safely.
• Attention to detail and reliable attendance.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Package finished products, fixtures, furniture, parts, graphics, and other materials for safe shipment.
• Wrap and protect items to prevent damage during transportation.
• Apply labels and verify product information.
• Prepare boxes, cartons, and pallets for shipping.
• Verify quantities and ensure orders are packaged correctly.
• Follow packaging, safety, and material-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Job description

We are hiring dependable Packaging Associates to support packaging and shipping operations. This position is responsible for preparing finished products, fixtures, furniture, parts, graphics, and other materials for safe shipment to customers or job sites.

Responsibilities

• Package finished products, fixtures, furniture, parts, graphics, and other materials for safe shipment to customers or job sites.
• Wrap and protect items to prevent damage during transportation.
• Apply labels and verify product information.
• Prepare boxes, cartons, and pallets for shipping.
• Verify quantities and ensure orders are packaged correctly.
• Use packing tables, tape guns, banding/strapping tools, and stretch wrap equipment.
• Assist with pallet jacks, carts, scales, scanners, and other packaging equipment.
• Follow packaging, safety, and material-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• Previous packaging, warehouse, production, or shipping experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using basic packaging tools and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to verify quantities accurately.Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
• Ability to safely perform the physical duties required for packaging and material handling.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs as needed.

Training Provided

• New Hire Orientation
• PPE
• Hazard Communication
• ergonomic lifting
• box cutter safety
• packaging equipment safety
• and safe material-handling procedures.

Starting Pay: $17.00/hour

Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Occasional overtime until approximately 4:30 PM

First Day Start Time: 7:30 AM