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Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums

Packer / Driver

Fort Pierce, FL · On-site

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

Primary job duties include packing orders, animal husbandry, making deliveries and picking up shipments of tropical fish and corals throughout Florida. Applicants will be required to: * Drive company ...

Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums

Packer / Driver

Fort Pierce, FL

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Primary job duties include packing orders, animal husbandry, making deliveries and picking up shipments of tropical fish and corals throughout Florida. Applicants will be required to: - Drive company ...

Charles River

Packer - Technician II

Hollister, CA · On-site

$23/hr

As the Packer, you will accurately pack supplies and load products for external customer delivery ... Stock production areas with necessary materials, ensuring all items introduced into animal ...

Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums

Packer / Driver

Fort Pierce, FL · On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Primary job duties include packing orders, animal husbandry, making deliveries and picking up shipments of tropical fish and corals throughout Florida. Applicants will be required to: - Drive company ...

Central Employment Agency

Packer

Durham, NC

£12.80 - £13.63/hr

... and animal welfare They pride themselves on producing premium nutrition for pets across the UK ... Packing finished products and ensuring correct labelling and quality standards Maintaining clean ...

Unavailable

Animal Technician III

Seattle, WA · On-site

$24.50 - $34.88/hr

The Animal Technician III performs routine animal husbandry, custodial care for the animal areas ... Become proficient at packing/ unpacking of animals for transport, injection, and collection ...

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Houston Zoo

Animal Nutrition Coordinator

Houston, TX · On-site

The Animal Nutrition Coordinator supports the daily operation of the Houston Zoo's Animal Nutrition ... packing slips, and operating equipment including but not limited to forklifts and pallet jacks.

Houston Zoo

Animal Nutrition Coordinator

Houston, TX · On-site

Animal Nutrition Coordinator The Animal Nutrition Coordinator supports the daily operation of the ... packing slips, and operating equipment including but not limited to forklifts and pallet jacks.

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How much do animal packer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal packer in the United States is $16.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an animal packer?

To thrive as an Animal Packer, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with packing machinery, safety equipment, and sometimes basic inventory or tracking systems is typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and adherence to safety protocols are important soft skills. These abilities ensure that animals or animal products are handled and packed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations.

What safety practices must animal packers follow when handling live animals and preparing them for transport?

Animal Packers are responsible for ensuring the safe and humane handling of animals during packing and transport. This involves following strict safety protocols such as using proper protective gear, understanding animal behavior to minimize stress, and adhering to guidelines for crate size and ventilation. Animal Packers often work closely with veterinarians and transport coordinators to ensure that all animals are healthy and fit for travel. Regular training and adherence to animal welfare regulations are essential to maintaining high safety standards in this role.

What is the difference between Animal Packer vs Animal Care Assistant?

AspectAnimal PackerAnimal Care Assistant
CertificationsNone required, some may have basic animal handling trainingOften requires animal care or veterinary assistant certifications
Work EnvironmentFactories, farms, or processing plantsAnimal shelters, clinics, farms
Employer & IndustryMeat processing, livestock farmsAnimal shelters, veterinary clinics, farms
Job FocusHandling, packing, and processing animalsFeeding, cleaning, basic health care

Animal Packer roles focus on handling and packing animals in processing environments, while Animal Care Assistants provide basic care and support in animal shelters or clinics. Both roles involve working with animals but differ in responsibilities and work settings.

What is an animal packer?

Animal packers are workers responsible for preparing, packaging, and sometimes processing animal products, such as meat, poultry, or seafood, for distribution and sale. They ensure that products are handled safely and efficiently, following hygiene and safety regulations. Animal packers may also inspect products for quality, weigh and label packages, and operate machinery used in the packaging process. This role is commonly found in food processing plants and warehouses. Attention to detail and physical stamina are important in this job.
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Packer / Driver

Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums

Fort Pierce, FL • On-site

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

Other

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Packer / Driver

Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums (ORA®) produces aquacultured saltwater fish, invertebrates, and live aquarium foods for the marine aquarium hobby. The ORA hatchery complex is located at Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Campus in Ft. Pierce, Florida. ORA is the largest marine ornamental hatchery in North America and we are constantly developing new techniques to bring the finest captive bred specimens to environmentally conscientious aquarists throughout the world. Aquacultured marine life is the only alternative to wild caught fish and invertebrates for aquariums.

Primary job duties include packing orders, animal husbandry, making deliveries and picking up shipments of tropical fish and corals throughout Florida.

Applicants will be required to:

  • Drive company owned van or truck to locations throughout the Southeast.
  • Tender shipments at airport cargo facilities and complete export paperwork as necessary.
  • Learn packing techniques such as clipping and sealing plastic bags
  • Learn the various species of fish and inverts in the company's product line
  • Prepare bags and boxes for shipping
  • Clean aquarium systems and feed fish

Qualifications:

  • Clean driving record
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs
  • Experience with tropical fish is preferred
  • Flexible schedule – Frequent early morning, late evening and weekend work required.

Job involves frequent climbing, walking on unleveled surfaces, bending, stooping, ducking, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. and includes very infrequent sitting.

Full time position, Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm.

Benefits include Health Insurance and Paid Time Off.

Please submit resume AND cover letter.

We are a Florida DFWP. You will be required to pass a background check and drug analysis.

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