Packaging Associate-Day Shift

The Bug Company; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Bug Company, a leading supplier of feeder insects, is seeking a Packaging Associate for the day shift in Fairfield, OH. The role focuses on preparing and packaging live cricket orders for shipping with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and consistent execution.

You will work on packaging live insects, labeling, and organizing shipments, while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and collaborating with the team to meet daily shipping goals.

Responsibilities

• Pack and prepare live bulk insect orders for shipment
• Ensure order accuracy before shipping
• Label and organize outgoing packages
• Safely load and unload shipments
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Follow safety and handling procedures at all times
• Operate basic equipment: tape guns, packaging tools, and materials safely and efficiently
• Work with a team to meet daily shipping goals

Job description

Packaging Associate-Day Shift

Location: Fairfield, OH

Pay:$19/hour starting

Job Type:Full-Time, On-Site

Schedule: Sunday–Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm (or completion)

About the Job

The Bug Company is a leading supplier of feeder insects. We ship live insects for the pet industry.

The Packaging Associate is a team memberwho is responsible for preparing, packaging, and shipping live insect orders with a strong emphasis onaccuracy, safety, and consistent execution. This position focuses on packaging our crickets in bulk amounts for shipping, so being comfortable working around and handling live insects is a requirement.

We are building astable, long-term teamand are looking for dependable individuals who want consistent work and can make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Pack and prepare live bulk insect orders for shipment
• Ensure order accuracy before shipping
• Label and organize outgoing packages
• Safely load and unload shipments
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Follow safety and handling procedures at all times
• Operate basic equipment: tape guns, packaging tools, and materials safely and efficiently
• Work with a team to meet daily shipping goals

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Standing, bending, and repetitive movement throughout shift
• Comfortable working in hot, humid, dusty conditions
• Ability to safely handle live insects

Safety & Work Environment

Safety is atop priorityin this role.

You will be expected to:

• Follow all safety procedures
• Handle materials and equipment responsibly
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Report issues immediately to leadership

We maintain a structured, safety-focused environment where consistency matters.

Schedule

• Sunday–Thursday
• Day shift: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
• (Hours will fluctuate based on production schedules, shipping schedules, and company needs)

Pay & Benefits

We offer competitive pay to attract reliable, safety-minded, long-term team members (according to company policy):

• $19/hour starting rate
• Paid vacation
• Medical benefits
• 401(k) with company match

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bug Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At-will employment applies to all positions.