Packager

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

Packager (with Hazmat/DOT labeling experience)

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90039

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Must be flexible to work 1st or 2nd shift

Shift: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 2:00 PM–10:30 PM

Opportunity: Long-Term | Overtime may be required

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Packager with Hazmat/DOT labeling experience. This role is responsible for safely and accurately packaging, labeling, verifying, and preparing specialty chemical products for customer shipment.

Key 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemical manufacturing or regulated industrial experience.

• Experience with hazmat packaging or DOT/Hazmat labeling requirements.

• Hazardous-material handling experience.

• SAP, Workday, QT9, or similar system experience.

• Forklift experience.

• Experience with quality, shipping, or inventory documentation.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing and packaging environment involving frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive movements. Employees may handle drums, containers, chemicals, solvents, corrosives, and isocyanates while following established safety procedures and using required PPE, including respirators when applicable.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.