Packaging Associate

Fourhands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourhands in Austin is looking for a Packaging Associate to oversee the final stage of production. You'll operate machinery for custom packaging, ensuring quality and safety for deliveries.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, and physical capability for lifting and sustained standing. A productive, organized work ethic is essential. Join a dynamic team known for excellence in the furniture design industry.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a production or warehouse environment preferred.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently.
• Comfortable with continuous walking and standing for up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate box-cutting machinery for custom packaging.
• Pack finished framed art securely for safe transit.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machine operation

Packaging skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

The Packaging Associate plays a vital role in our operations team, overseeing the final stage of the production process. In this position, you will ensure that each piece of finished framed art is carefully packaged and accurately labeled, meeting our high standards for quality and readiness for safe delivery to customers. This role combines hands‑on machine operation with strong attention to detail and a focus on efficiency. A commitment to maintaining an organized, streamlined workspace is essential to supporting smooth daily operations.

Shift Time: 7:30 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday

In This Role

• Operate box-cutting machinery to build custom packaging to specific dimensions with precision and care
• Construct and assemble high-quality boxes, ensuring structural integrity is maintained throughout the process
• Pack finished framed art securely, utilizing appropriate materials to ensure safe transit and quality standards
• Identify items on all paperwork and label products accordingly to ensure 100% order accuracy
• Maintain productivity requirements and workflow efficiency as needed to meet production goals
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company policies
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• 1+ year of experience in a production, warehouse, or art handling environment preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with warehouse management systems, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and maneuver larger framed items with assistance
• Comfortable with continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, and reaching for up to 8 hours per day in a warehouse environment
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Steel‑toed boots or shoes are required during work hours

About Four Hands

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.

Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.