Packaging Associate

Katemcleod; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Bonuses

Product Discount

Free Products

Part-time Opportunities

Team Environment

Snacks & Events

Culture of Celebration

Job summary

Kate McLeod is seeking a Packaging Associate for our Hudson Valley workshop in Red Hook, NY. This hands-on role involves packaging products for distribution to customers and wholesale partners, with full-time and part-time options available.

You will set up the packaging line, monitor daily output, inspect shipments, and maintain accurate inventory. A positive, can-do attitude is essential for thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or fulfillment preferred.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Dependable, adaptable, and a team player.
• Able to lift up to 55 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Package products by hand with consistency and care, ensuring quality.
• Set up the packaging line daily with required materials.
• Monitor and record daily output and quality rejects.
• Receive and inspect shipments, report discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory counts of packaging materials.
• Assemble, box, label, and palletize shipments.
• Pick, pack, and prepare wholesale orders.
• Follow health and safety procedures and keep areas organized.
• Assist with other production or warehouse tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Fast-paced

Dependable

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Who We Are

Kate McLeod creates solid body care that delivers the most concentrated moisture on earth, harnessing the power of pure plant butters. Our waterless formulas melt nature’s most nourishing ingredients directly into your skin, without dilution or fillers.

We’re best known for The Body Stone™—a moisturizing lotion bar that melts on contact with dry skin, delivering a deep-conditioning treatment that’s clinically proven to boost moisture levels and keep you hydrated for 72 hours.

Packaging Associate

Location: Red Hook, NY 12571 (Hudson Valley)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm with optional Saturdays during peak season.

Pay Range: starting at $19 per hour

The Role

The Packaging Associate is responsible for packaging our products for distribution to customers, fulfillment centers, and wholesale partners at our Hudson Valley workshop in Red Hook, NY. This is a hands-on, physical role that requires attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Who You Are

You’re a detail-oriented, reliable team player who takes pride in quality work. You thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and bring a positive, can-do attitude to every task.

Key Responsibilities

• Package products by hand with consistency and care, ensuring each item meets quality standards.


• Set up the packaging line daily with all required materials to meet production targets.


• Monitor and record daily output, including any quality rejects, using paper logs or digital systems.


• Receive and inspect shipments, confirming accuracy and reporting discrepancies to management.


• Maintain accurate inventory counts of packaging and work-in-progress materials; support monthly cycle counts.


• Assemble, box, label, and palletize shipments according to company specifications.


• Pick, pack, and prepare wholesale orders following retailer-specific requirements


• Follow health and safety procedures, using protective gear when required.


• Keep the workspace clean and organized, maintaining clear inventory and packaging areas.


• Assist with other production or warehouse tasks as needed to support the operations team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or fulfillment environment preferred


• Ability to operate or learn to operate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work quickly and accurately


• Dependable, adaptable, and willing to take on a variety of tasks


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Physically able to:




• Lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly


• Push, pull, squat, bend, and reach frequently


• Stand and walk for up to 9 hours per shift




• Flexible to accommodate shift or schedule changes as needed


• Basic computer skills

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off: Earn up to 25 paid days annually (includes company holidays and sick time)


• Health Insurance: 80% employer contribution (medical, dental, vision) for full-time employees


• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employee contribution


• Performance-Based & Anniversary Bonuses


• 75% product discount and 24+ free products annually


• Regular weekly schedule with part-time opportunities


• Warm, supportive work environment


• Snacks, team events, and a culture of celebration

Kate McLeod is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome our employees’ differences in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, among other characteristics.