Packaging Associate - Family Owned Business

Midstate Sales; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Mid-State Sales, a family-owned Columbus, Ohio company since 1969, seeks a dependable Packaging & Shipping Associate to prepare orders for shipment. You’ll package, label, palletize, and stage orders for carrier pickup, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.

We offer a Monday–Friday schedule with benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and a competitive hourly wage of $17–$20. Requires 1–3 years warehouse experience and forklift operation.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of warehouse experience, including forklift operation.
• Dependable work ethic and positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and organized paperwork.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn shipping systems.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds in a busy warehouse.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package customer orders securely for protection and usability.
• Check quantities and order details before shipment.
• Label, palletize, and stage orders for carrier pickup.
• Coordinate shipments with parcel carriers and LTL providers.
• Prepare shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required paperwork.
• Assist with loading and unloading incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Keep packing supplies and shipping areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Work closely with warehouse and office teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Independent worker

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Packaging & Shipping Associate

Mid-State Sales | $17–$20 per hour | Monday–Friday

A family-owned company. A supportive team. Work you can take pride in.

At Mid-State Sales, we believe a great workplace starts with great people. As a family-owned company established in 1969, we take pride in our friendly atmosphere, strong relationships, and a team that pitches in to help one another succeed.

We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Packaging & Shipping Associate to help get our products safely and accurately into our customers’ hands. If you enjoy hands-on work, staying organized, and being part of a team that values your contribution, we’d like to meet you.

Why Join Mid-State?

• Great team atmosphere: Join a welcoming, supportive workplace where teamwork and a positive attitude matter.
• Family-owned since 1969: Build your future with an established company that values relationships.
• Monday–Friday schedule: Enjoy a consistent weekday work schedule.
• Training and development: Learn our products, shipping systems, and processes through on-the-job training.
• Room to grow: Develop practical skills with opportunities for advancement.
• Benefits that support you: Health insurance and a 401(k) plan.
• Long-term opportunity: We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with our team.

What You’ll Do

• Package customer orders securely so products arrive protected and ready to use.
• Check product quantities and order details before shipment.
• Label, palletize, and stage completed orders for carrier pickup.
• Coordinate outgoing shipments with parcel carriers and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight providers.
• Prepare shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required paperwork.
• Assist with loading and unloading incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Keep packaging supplies and shipping areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Work closely with warehouse and office teammates to get orders out accurately and on time.

What You’ll Bring

• 1–3+ years of warehouse experience, including forklift operation.
• A dependable work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to help.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to keep orders and paperwork organized.
• Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn shipping systems.
• The ability to stay focused and work efficiently in a busy warehouse.
• Comfort working independently and alongside a team.
• Ability to safely lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or more.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Previous packaging or shipping experience is preferred. Experience with LTL freight, common carriers, or industrial products is a plus.

About Mid-State Sales

Founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969, Mid-State Sales manufactures and distributes hydraulic hoses, hose and tube assemblies, adapters, and other fluid transfer products. We help equipment manufacturers and industrial customers keep their operations moving with dependable products and custom solutions.

Our people make that possible—and we’re looking for someone who will take pride in being part of the team.