Packaging Operator

Openwork; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork is seeking dependable Industrial Packaging Operators for a fast-paced plastic packaging facility in Baytown, TX.

This role involves operating Form, Fill, and Seal machinery, monitoring pellet flow, labeling, palletizing, and keeping the line safe and efficient.

The ideal candidate has experience in industrial production and is comfortable working in a hot, non-climate-controlled environment and on rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial packaging, production or machine operation.
• Able to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly.
• Comfortable working in a hot, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Willing to rotate shifts, including days/nights/weekends/holidays.
• Reliable transportation to Baytown site.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated packaging equipment (Form, Fill, and Seal).
• Monitor pellet flow from silos into packaging machines.
• Prepare bags, labels, pallets, and packaging materials.
• Inspect filled bags for weight, sealing, labeling, and quality.
• Stack, palletize, wrap, and prepare finished products for shipment.
• Follow safety, quality, and operating procedures.

Skills

Industrial packaging

Machine operation

Physical labor

Safety awareness

Reading labels

Tools

Form-Fill-Seal machinery

Job description

Industrial Packaging Operator - Plastic Pellets

Location: Baytown, TX
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Work Environment: Industrial, non-climate-controlled facility

JOB OVERVIEW

Openwork is seeking dependable Industrial Packaging Operators for a fast-paced plastic packaging facility in Baytown, TX.

This is not an Amazon-style packing, food-packing, or order-fulfillment position. Packaging Operators work around industrial machinery that receives plastic pellets from silos and automatically fills large bags. Employees monitor the packaging equipment, prepare materials, inspect filled bags, label products, stack or palletize finished bags, and keep the production line operating safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has experience in industrial production, manufacturing, machine operation, or plastic packaging and is comfortable performing physical work in a hot, non-climate-controlled environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and monitor automated packaging equipment, including Form, Fill, and Seal machinery
• Monitor the flow of plastic pellets from silos into packaging machines
• Prepare bags, labels, pallets, and other packaging materials
• Inspect filled bags for proper weight, sealing, labeling, and product quality
• Remove damaged or incorrectly packaged products from the line
• Stack, palletize, wrap, and prepare finished products for shipment
• Repackage materials when needed
• Monitor equipment for jams, spills, or other operating issues
• Report equipment problems or product-quality concerns immediately
• Keep the production line and surrounding work areas clean and organized
• Follow all safety, quality, and operating procedures
• Assist with production and general labor duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in industrial packaging, production, manufacturing, or machine operation is strongly preferred
• Must be comfortable working around automated machinery and production equipment
• Ability to lift and handle bags or materials weighing up to 55 pounds repeatedly
• Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout a 12-hour shift
• Comfortable working in a hot, dusty, and non-climate-controlled industrial environment
• Must be available for rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Must be extremely punctual, dependable, and able to maintain consistent attendance
• Reliable transportation to the Baytown worksite is required
• Ability to read and follow labels, safety instructions, and operating procedures
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to work independently and keep pace with production requirements
• Must meet all pre-employment and site-access requirements

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in plastic resin, chemical packaging, petrochemical operations, manufacturing, production lines, bagging machines, or Form, Fill, and Seal equipment are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, dependable, and interested in building a long-term career in an industrial facility.