Packaging Associate

AppleOne Employment Services; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a reliable Packaging Associate for a temporary contract to support daily production line operations, including packing, labeling and palletizing, with emphasis on safety.

The role suits candidates with 1–2 years in production or packaging, comfortable in 70–90°F, able to lift 50 lbs, and able to read production documents. Compensation is $18/hour with a Tuesday-Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related production, packaging, warehouse, or mechanical experience is helpful.
• Ability to stand for 8–9 hours per day and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand production documents, SDS information, recipes, labels, and safety instructions.
• Comfortable working in temperatures of approximately 70–90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Steel-toe or composite safety boots or shoes are required.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to support production needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support the production line, including case erecting, packing, labeling, stacking, and palletizing.
• Verify components, product codes, labels, and recipes to ensure accuracy and product consistency.
• Monitor product quality and report damaged, incorrect, or out-of-spec products to Quality Control.
• Perform routine cleaning, basic line adjustments, and continuous improvement tasks to support smooth operations.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area while following all safety and PPE requirements.

Skills

Production line operation

Packing & labeling

Quality control

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Packaging Associate for a temporary contract opportunity in Saint Joseph, MO. This role is ideal for someone with production, packaging, warehouse, or mechanical experience who enjoys hands‑on work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

As a Packaging Associate, you will support daily production line operations by packing, labeling, stacking, handling components, and helping maintain product quality and safety standards. This position offers steady weekday hours, a team-focused work environment, and the opportunity to build valuable manufacturing and production skills with supportive leadership and clear daily expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and support the production line, including case erecting, packing, labeling, stacking, and palletizing.
• Verify components, product codes, labels, and recipes to ensure accuracy and product consistency.
• Monitor product quality and report damaged, incorrect, or out‑of‑spec products to Quality Control.
• Perform routine cleaning, basic line adjustments, and continuous improvement tasks to support smooth operations.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work area while following all safety and PPE requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $18 per hour.
• Schedule: Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Job type: Temporary contract.
• Location: Saint Joseph, MO.
• Safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection are provided as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate and maintain production line equipment and support manual packaging processes.
• Pack, label, stack, and palletize products according to production standards.
• Verify production documents, product codes, labels, recipes, and component accuracy.
• Support quality, safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement activities.
• 1 to 2 years of related production, packaging, warehouse, or mechanical experience is helpful.
• Ability to stand for 8 to 9 hours per day and perform frequent bending.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
• Ability to read and understand production documents, SDS information, recipes, labels, and safety instructions.
• Comfortable working in temperatures of approximately 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Steel‑toe or composite safety boots or shoes are required.
• Ability to follow PPE guidelines, including use of safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection when required.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to support production needs.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, teamwork, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, packaging, or warehouse environment.
• Experience operating pallet jacks or similar warehouse equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude or experience making minor line adjustments.
• Familiarity with quality checks, product labeling, component verification, or production documentation.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.