Packaging Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High hourly pay

1st shift

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Career advancement

No candidate fees

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in St. Peters, MO is hiring a Packaging Associate for 1st shift. No prior experience needed—fully paid training starts day one, with daytime hours Monday–Friday.

This full-time, temp-to-hire role offers steady work in a clean facility, competitive weekly pay, and benefits options after hire. You will work on packaging frozen products, counting accurately and following order specs.

Qualifications

• Comfort working in a cooler/cold-storage facility.
• Ability to count items and read order tickets.
• Reliable daily attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Line packaging by wrapping frozen products and packing into boxes.
• Layering and stacking to ensure order accuracy.
• Read and follow order tickets to match counts and packaging requirements.
• Inspect products for quality and maintain sanitation.

Skills

Stamina in cold storage

Attention to detail

Reliability

Background checks

Job description

Packaging Associate (1st Shift) | Up to $18.50/hr

Location: St. Peters, MO 63376 (St. Charles County)

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

Shift: 1st Shift | Daytime Hours (Monday – Friday)

Pay Rate: Up to $18.50 / Hour

Industry: Production Line, Packaging Operations, Cold Storage, Light Industrial

About the Role

Looking for a steady 1st shift production job in St. Charles County? Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Packaging Associate for a premier production facility in St. Peters, MO (63376).

If you are looking for reliable daytime hours, competitive weekly pay, and a clean, structured environment, this is a top-tier opportunity to secure long-term employment. No prior experience needed—fully paid training is provided on day one!

What You Get

• High Hourly Pay: Earn up to $18.50 / hour depending on experience.
• Consistent 1st Shift Schedule: Steady daytime hours so you can keep your evenings free.
• Weekly Pay: Direct deposit or pay card options every Friday.
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options available.
• Career Advancement: Clear path to direct hire with a stable local employer.
• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Line Packaging: Work along the production line wrapping frozen product lines (pork chops) and packing them into boxes per order specifications.
• Layering & Stacking: Accurately stack product layers (e.g., placing 8 chops per layer separated by protective plastic sheets) to ensure order accuracy.
• Order Ticket Reading: Read and follow basic order sheets to match chop counts, boxing styles, and client packaging requirements.
• Quality & Sanitation: Inspect frozen products for quality and maintain clean, safe, and sanitary workstation practices.

What You Need

• Environment & Stamina: Comfort working in a cooler/cold-storage facility and standing for 80–90% of your shift.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately count items, read order tickets, and follow precise packaging steps.
• Reliability: Solid attendance record, daily punctuality, and dependable transportation to St. Peters, MO 63376.
• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.