Packaging Specialist

Russell Tobin; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin's client, a manufacturing company, is seeking a Packaging Specialist in Leavenworth, KS. This contract onsite role involves hands‑on duties in production, packaging, labeling, quality, and material handling.

You will cross-train across departments, maintain production levels, perform safety practices, and complete required paperwork. Typical schedule is Mon-Fri, 3:30 pm–12 am, 40 hours per week, with $16–$17.19 per hour on W2.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging, labeling, and quality checks across departments.
• Move products to skids or cartons, load onto pallets, and maintain production levels.
• Perform duties to support the quality system and safety practices.
• Complete required paperwork and report production-related information.

Skills

English literacy

Lifting up to 60 lb

Stand/walk long

Cross-department teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Russell Tobin's client, an American manufacturing company, is hiring a Packaging Specialist in Leavenworth, KS

Employment Type: Contract/Onsite

Location: Leavenworth, KS 66048

Duration: 1+ months with possible extension or conversion

Pay range: $16/hr - $17.19/hr W2

Schedule: Mon - Fri 3:30 pm - 12 am (40hrs/week)

Position Summary

The Packaging Specialist position reports through the Production Center and may be assigned to multiple departments based on business needs. Individuals in these departments perform a variety of hands‑on duties related to production, packaging, labeling, quality, and material handling. The Packaging Specialist performs a variety of hands‑on duties that may include unloading products (gift wrap, tissue, gift bags, etc.) from a conveyor, table, or other equipment and placing them on a skid, in stock boxes, on fixtures, or in cartons. The position may feed batch heads or operate manual equipment. The Packaging Specialist may assist in the production of products by tending the press, feeding and boxing completed products, and setting up and operating label machines to provide a variety of printed labels. Responsibilities also include assisting with make‑ready activities, checking production quality, performing preventive maintenance, and completing required paperwork. The Packaging Specialist is responsible for reporting production‑related information and cleaning equipment and work areas. The position may also assemble and pack various display units, read and follow store floor plans and merchandising instructions, and actively participate in performance dialogues and team problem‑solving activities to support department goals. Flexibility is key, as the Packaging Specialist will be expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification and may be assigned to multiple departments.

In this position you will:

• Assist with all aspects of different assignments, with a focus on cross‑training between departments. Assist with make‑readies and inspect cards.
• Assist the operator with maintaining specified production levels, including throughput and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), by placing products onto flat skids or into carton boxes, or packing wholesale units into cartons. Feed and pack products into cartons, stack cartons on pallets, and maintain specified production.
• Execute the Quality System, including preflight activities, checking products for accuracy, following the sampling plan, and removing salvage/spoilage by using a guide, shop sample, or other approved methods.
• Utilize good safety practices.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to constantly stand, walk, twist, bend, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to constantly use repetitive hand/wrist motions and perform fine motor skills.
• Ability to grasp, pull, lift, and carry products up to 30 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse, production, packer, or packaging experience.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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