Packer

Kelly Services; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Safe warehouse environment

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Packer for a premier book distribution center in Gordonsville, VA. The role involves pulling and packing books, labeling cartons for scanners, and selecting appropriate box sizes to meet shipping requirements.

You will work with a team in a safe, clean warehouse with on‑the‑job training and opportunities for growth. Various shifts with differential pay are available to match early, mid, and late schedules.

Qualifications

• Able to walk and stand for long periods during shifts.
• Regularly able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Warehouse, material handling, or distribution experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pulling and preparing products for shipment, ensuring correct quantity and type in each carton.
• Placing labels on cartons in the proper orientation for scanners.
• Selecting appropriate carton sizes for shipping and using scanning devices.
• Recording adjustments for short shipments and performing cycle counts as directed.
• Visually inspecting books for quality before packing and ensuring safe transit in cartons.

Job description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking a Packer to work at a premier book distribution center in Gordonsville, VA. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Pay Rate:

• 1st Shift: $13.50/hour (7:00am–3:30pm or longer)

• 2nd Shift: $14.50/hour (11:00am or earlier–7:30pm)

• 3rd Shift: $16.50/hour (9:00pm–5:00am or longer)

Work Schedule:

• Sun-Thurs (3rd)

• Mon-Fri (1st and 2nd)

• May require weekend availability

Why you should apply to be a Packer:

• Competitive pay with shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts

• Opportunity to work with a reputable distribution center serving a wide market

• Safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment

• A supportive team atmosphere with on-the-job training

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

What’s a typical day as Packer? You’ll be:

• Pulling and preparing products for shipment by ensuring the correct number and type of product is placed in each carton

• Placing labels on cartons, properly oriented for system scanners

• Selecting the appropriate size carton for shipping

• Using portable scanning devices and Pick-To-Voice systems to confirm pick operations

• Recording adjustments for short shipments and performing cycle counts as directed

• Visually inspecting books before packing to ensure quality

• Placing books securely in cartons to ensure safe transit

• Maintaining quality control reports to monitor picking accuracy

• Returning over-picks and mis-picks to the appropriate modules

• Meeting production requirements and following all safety instructions

• Walking and standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Are able to walk and stand for long periods of time throughout your shift

• Can regularly lift up to 50 lbs

• Are detail-oriented and able to follow instructions and safety methods precisely

• Have warehouse, material handling, or distribution experience (preferred but not required)

• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Are willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends and rotating schedules

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly ® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws.

A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities.

At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws.

A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.