Packaging and Utility Associate (12-Hour Days, 2 Days On / 2 Days Off)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Weekly pay

Full benefits package

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Packaging and Utility Associate for a 12-hour day shift in Maryland Heights, MO (63043). The role involves loading, packaging, line feeding, and quality checks on automated systems with fully paid training and breaks. Weekly pay and benefits are available.

This is a full-time, temp-to-hire position with a steady 2 days on / 2 days off pattern. Competitive pay up to $19/hour, with paid breaks and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and understand English for safety and instructions.
• Steel-toed boots are required on the production floor.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-noise industrial environment.
• Willingness to remain on-site for the entire 12-hour shift.
• Reliable attendance and transportation to Maryland Heights, MO.

Responsibilities

• Box Assembly & Line Feed: Construct boxes and stage on conveyor lines for robots.
• Manual Packaging: Pack bottles into boxes and move products along lines.
• Conveyor Line Monitoring: Keep lines moving, clear minor jams and ensure flow.
• Quality Inspection: Visually check bottles, labels, and packaging for defects.
• Workstation Sanitation: Keep packaging areas clean and hazard-free.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Reliability

Team communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Conveyor systems

Automated packing equipment

Robotics handling

Job description

Packaging and Utility Associate (12-Hour Days, 2 Days On / 2 Days Off) | Up to $19.00/hr

Location: Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Start

Shift: 12-Hour Day Shift (2 Days On / 2 Days Off Schedule)

Pay Rate: Up to $19.00 / Hour | Weekly Pay | Paid Breaks

Industry: High-Speed Packaging, Production Line, Light Industrial, Automated Assembly

About the Role

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Packaging and Utility Associate (12-Hour Days, 2 Days On / 2 Days Off) for an active, automated packaging facility in Maryland Heights, MO (63043).

This role features a 12-hour day schedule on a steady 2 days in, 2 days out pattern with fully paid training and paid shift breaks! Working alongside automated conveyor lines and robotics, you will handle hands-on box assembly, line packing, and material movement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want a predictable schedule with frequent built-in days off, apply today!

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $19.00 / hour depending on experience.

• Paid Breaks: Stay on the clock for your entire shift—all meal and work breaks are fully paid!

• Paid On-the-Job Training: Hands-on instruction provided from day one to help you succeed.

• Predictable Schedule: 12-hour day shifts on a steady 2 days in / 2 days out pattern.

• Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.

• Full Benefits Package: Access to optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans through Express.

• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Box Assembly & Line Feed: Construct cardboard boxes and stage them on conveyor lines for automated robotic loading systems.

• Manual Packaging: Pack bottles into boxes and pull finished products off fast-paced conveyor lines.

• Conveyor Line Monitoring: Keep production lines moving smoothly, clear minor jams, and ensure packaging flows without interruption.

• Quality Inspection: Visually inspect bottles, labels, and packaging for defects prior to final boxing and palletizing.

• Workstation Sanitation: Keep packaging stations clean, organized, and free of floor debris or hazards.

What You Need

• Language & Safety Compliance: Ability to speak, read, and understand English for line safety protocols, team communication, and basic work instructions.

• PPE Requirement: Steel-toed boots are required on the production floor.

• Work Environment Comfort: Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, high-noise industrial conveyor environment (hearing protection provided).

• On-Site Policy: Willingness to remain on-site for the entire 12-hour shift (on-the-clock paid schedule).

• Physical Stamina: Physical ability to stand, lift, bend, and perform repetitive packing tasks throughout a 12-hour shift.

• Reliability: Excellent attendance record, daily punctuality, and reliable transportation to Maryland Heights, MO 63043.

• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment evaluations and background checks.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?

Express connects job seekers with top manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facilities across Maryland Heights, St. Charles County, and the Greater St. Louis metro area. Partnering with Express gives you direct access to local hiring managers and full recruiter support throughout your assignment.

How to Apply

12-hour packaging openings in Maryland Heights (63043) fill fast! Apply today or send your resume directly to [e-mail] to schedule your recruiter phone screening right away.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.