Packaging Technician – Growth, PTO & 401(k)

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retire: 401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: 104 hours of vacation +

On-Site Medical Clinics

Teladoc

Professional Development

Discounts with partners

Job summary

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company is seeking a detail-focused Packaging Associate to support furniture components packaging, labeling, and shipping responsibilities on-site in Hickory, NC. You will verify part numbers and quantities, select protective materials, and organize packages for outbound shipments while rotating through related tasks as business needs shift.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adaptability in a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities for overtime

Qualifications

• Previous experience in packaging, shipping, furniture manufacturing, warehousing, or another production environment is preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Ability to follow written instructions, visual standards, product specifications, and label requirements.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying part numbers, quantities, components, and customer orders.
• A safety-first approach to lifting, stacking, moving, and securing products.
• Ability to stay organized and accurate in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to learn multiple functions and adjust to changing products, priorities, and workloads.
• A dependable, team-oriented approach and willingness to help where needed.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wrap, bag, box, strap, stack, and package furniture components and finished products using approved materials and specifications.
• Select the appropriate packaging materials to protect fabric, foam, metal, finished surfaces, and other components from damage.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, product configurations, and required components before completing each package.
• Sort, group, and kit components according to customer orders and packaging instructions.
• Apply labels, markings, and shipping identification accurately and clearly.
• Report missing components, incorrect materials, damaged products, and packaging discrepancies.
• Move completed packages to designated finished-goods, staging, or shipping areas.
• Assist with organizing, staging, and loading products for outbound shipments.
• Keep products and customer orders properly separated to prevent damage, contamination, or mix-ups.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by removing packaging waste, excess materials, and potential hazards.
• Rotate among trained packing, staging, material-handling, and production-support functions as business needs change.
• Support scheduled overtime where needed to meet production and shipping commitments.

Skills

Packaging experience

Attention to detail

Read instructions

Basic math

Safety oriented

Organizational skills

Team player

Multi-function

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company is seeking a detail-focused Packaging Associate to support furniture components packaging, labeling, and shipping responsibilities on-site in Hickory, NC. You will verify part numbers and quantities, select protective materials, and organize packages for outbound shipments while rotating through related tasks as business needs shift.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adaptability in a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities for overtime