Packaging Operator I

The-Hillman-Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillman Group is hiring a Packaging Operator for the 1st shift (Mon-Thu, 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM, possible overtime). Base rate is $15.25 per hour. You will package a variety of products according to customer specifications and support quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, basic reading/writing/math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Attendance, safety, and accurate work are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; prior packaging experience not mandatory.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math with accuracy.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect product for defects and remove defective items.
• Weigh, count, and load product into packaging machines; monitor performance.
• Unload, inspect, and label packaged products; ensure quality standards.
• Maintain organized work area and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Attendance

Quality

Quantity

Safety

Basic literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Instruction adherence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Summary

Position:Packaging Operator

Schedule:1st Shift - Monday - Thursday - 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM (based on business needs and job completions which could include overtime both during the week and on weekends)

Base Rate:$15.25/Hour

Packaging a variety of products according to customer specifications.

Essential Job Functions *

• Visually inspects product for defects and transfers defective items to the appropriate location.
• Manual weighing and counting of product.
• Loads product into packaging machines, Monitors machines for proper function.
• Unloads and visually inspects packaged product to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Places packaged product into boxes. Applies identification labels to boxes.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Basic Reading, writing and math skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions

Operational Equipment

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Packaging - Bagging: Fast-paced up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required. May participate in HCP.

Physical Demands:

Packaging - Hand: Light, lifting up to 50 lbs.

#BuiltHillmanStrong

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation? The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.