Hazmat Packager & DOT Labeling (1st/2nd Shift)

Kelly Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a detail-oriented Packager in Los Angeles, CA with Hazmat/DOT labeling experience. This long-term, overtime-possible role focuses on safely packaging, labeling, verifying, and preparing specialty chemical products for customer shipment.

You will follow DOT/IMDG/IATA procedures, apply hazmat labeling requirements, operate forklifts, and work with cross-functional teams to maintain quality and inventory accuracy. Shift options include 1st or 2nd, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of packaging, manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn company systems.
• Willingness to safely operate forklifts and other equipment; training provided.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and communication.
• Ability to work either 1st or 2nd shift based on business needs.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends and schedule extensions, as required.

Responsibilities

• Package, label, verify, and prepare customer orders according to work instructions and quality requirements.
• Verify product identity, lot numbers, labels, quantities, and packaging requirements.
• Complete packaging, batch, shipping, and other required documentation accurately.
• Follow all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory procedures, including DOT, IMDG, and IATA requirements.
• Apply hazmat packaging and DOT/Hazmat labeling requirements as applicable to products and shipments.
• Safely handle chemicals, drums, containers, and packaging materials.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment; training provided as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready work areas.
• Support inventory accuracy, material tracking, and cycle counts.
• Communicate quality concerns, documentation discrepancies, or packaging issues promptly.
• Work effectively with Production, Quality, Logistics, and other teams.
• Support continuous improvement and changing production priorities.

Skills

Packaging experience

Hazmat labeling

Forklift operation

Documentation accuracy

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Workday

QT9

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking a detail-oriented Packager in Los Angeles, CA with Hazmat/DOT labeling experience. This long-term, overtime-possible role focuses on safely packaging, labeling, verifying, and preparing specialty chemical products for customer shipment.

You will follow DOT/IMDG/IATA procedures, apply hazmat labeling requirements, operate forklifts, and work with cross-functional teams to maintain quality and inventory accuracy. Shift options include 1st or 2nd, with overtime as needed.