Packager

Aerotek; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a detail-minded Packager to receive, label, and ship goods in a fast-paced electronic packaging environment. You will use M2M, RF scanners, and UPS/FedEx systems to manage inventory and packaging tasks on the 1st shift.

The role requires hands-on experience with wire harnesses and assembly, along with strict adherence to quality and safety standards. This contract-to-hire position offers onsite work at Costa Mesa, with comprehensive benefits and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with picking, packaging, and material handling in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to perform order picking, packing, and shipping tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for inventory, picking, and shipping operations.
• Hands‑on experience with cycle counting to support inventory accuracy.
• Familiarity with wire gauges (AWG).
• Knowledge of terminals, pins, lugs, and connectors typically used for wire harness fabrication.
• Ability to use hand crimpers to create discrete wires and harnesses.
• Capability to read and follow assembly instructions, engineering drawings, and BOM notes.
• Understanding of basic shipping processes using UPS and FedEx systems.
• Strong attention to detail to meet efficiency and quality standards.
• Commitment to following safety requirements and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods and accurately process receipts in the M2M system.
• Label products and put them away in the appropriate warehouse locations.
• Pick products and process daily shipments using UPS and FedEx systems.
• Package and label products for shipment in accordance with shipping and quality requirements.
• Perform cycle counting to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Follow work assignments, directions, instructions, and the Work Order Schedule provided by the Production Lead.
• Determine job order requirements by following production priorities.
• Review assembly instructions, engineering drawings, or notes on the bill of materials (BOM), where available.
• Use hand crimpers to create discrete wires and harnesses for electronic assemblies.
• Assemble electronic subassemblies to install wire harnesses as required.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, including order picking and packing tasks.
• Use RF scanners and other warehouse tools to support picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area, room, or station.
• Ensure efficiency requirements and quality standards are consistently met.
• Follow all safety requirements and safety policies at all times.

Skills

Picking & packing

RF scanners

Cycle counting

Wire gauges (AWG)

Wire harness assembly

Reading drawings/BOM

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

M2M system

UPS/FedEx shipping systems

Hand crimpers

Job description

Job Title: Packager

Job Description

The Packager receives and processes incoming goods, prepares and labels products, and ensures accurate and timely shipment of orders. This role uses warehouse systems and shipping platforms to manage inventory, perform cycle counts, and package products according to established quality and safety standards in an electronic packaging environment.

1st shift

Electronic Packager

$19/hr

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods and accurately process receipts in the M2M system.
• Label products and put them away in the appropriate warehouse locations.
• Pick products and process daily shipments using UPS and FedEx systems.
• Package and label products for shipment in accordance with shipping and quality requirements.
• Perform cycle counting to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Follow work assignments, directions, instructions, and the Work Order Schedule provided by the Production Lead.
• Determine job order requirements by following production priorities.
• Review assembly instructions, engineering drawings, or notes on the bill of materials (BOM), where available.
• Use hand crimpers to create discrete wires and harnesses for electronic assemblies.
• Assemble electronic subassemblies to install wire harnesses as required.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, including order picking and packing tasks.
• Use RF scanners and other warehouse tools to support picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area, room, or station.
• Ensure efficiency requirements and quality standards are consistently met.
• Follow all safety requirements and safety policies at all times.

Essential Skills

• Experience with picking, packaging, and material handling in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to perform order picking, packing, and shipping tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for inventory, picking, and shipping operations.
• Hands‑on experience with cycle counting to support inventory accuracy.
• Familiarity with wire gauges (AWG).
• Knowledge of terminals, pins, lugs, and connectors typically used for wire harness fabrication.
• Ability to use hand crimpers to create discrete wires and harnesses.
• Capability to read and follow assembly instructions, engineering drawings, and BOM notes.
• Understanding of basic shipping processes using UPS and FedEx systems.
• Strong attention to detail to meet efficiency and quality standards.
• Commitment to following safety requirements and safety policies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an electronic packaging or similar manufacturing environment.
• Ability to assemble electronic subassemblies and install harnesses.
• Comfort working under a production schedule and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Ability to follow directions from production leadership and work collaboratively with the team.

Why Work Here?

You have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well‑being. Depending on your job classification, length of employment, and benefit elections, you may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre‑tax and post‑tax contribution options; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for you and your dependents; short‑ and long‑term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off, including vacation or sick leave. Benefits are subject to plan terms and may change over time, offering flexibility to align with your needs.

Work Environment

This role operates in an electronic packaging environment that combines warehouse, production, and light assembly activities. You work with inventory management systems such as M2M, RF scanners, and shipping platforms for UPS and FedEx. The position involves handling materials, packaging products, and assembling wire harnesses and electronic subassemblies at a designated work area or station. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to production schedules and quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Costa Mesa,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.