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How much do bagging associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for bagging associate in Birmingham, AL is $18.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.99 and $19.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bagging associate?

Bagging Associates are retail or grocery store employees responsible for packing customers' purchased items into bags at the checkout counter. They ensure that items are bagged efficiently and safely to prevent damage, often separating fragile or heavy items appropriately. Besides bagging, they may assist customers with carrying bags to their vehicles, collecting shopping carts, and maintaining a clean work environment. Bagging Associates play a key role in providing good customer service and helping store operations run smoothly.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a bagging associate?

To thrive as a Bagging Associate, you need strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and the physical ability to stand for long periods and handle merchandise safely. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and basic inventory tracking tools is often helpful. Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure efficient, accurate bagging, positive customer experiences, and smooth store operations.

What challenges do bagging associates typically face during busy store hours?

Bagging Associates often encounter increased pressure during peak shopping times, such as weekends and holidays, when checkout lines are longer and the pace is faster. Maintaining speed without sacrificing accuracy—ensuring items are bagged safely and efficiently—can be challenging. Effective communication with cashiers and customers is essential to keep the checkout process smooth, and staying organized helps manage the flow of groceries while minimizing errors or damaged items.

What is the difference between Bagging Associate vs Packer?

AspectBagging AssociatePacker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, basic trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent, training often provided
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, manufacturing plants, retail storesWarehouses, manufacturing facilities, fulfillment centers
Employer & Industry UsageRetail, logistics, manufacturingLogistics, manufacturing, e-commerce
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both Bagging Associates and Packers work in warehouse and manufacturing environments, focusing on preparing products for shipment. While their roles are similar, Bagging Associates typically handle filling and sealing bags, whereas Packers focus on packing items into boxes or containers. Both positions require basic training and are common in logistics and retail industries.

Bagging Associate jobs near you
Infographic showing various Bagging Associate job openings in Birmingham, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,731 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

1st Shift General Labor/ Machine Operators

Automation Personnel Services

Moody, AL • On-site

$17 - $18.50/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

1st SHIFT GENERAL LABOR/ MACHINE OPERATORS
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a GENERAL LABOR/ MACHINE OPERATORS on 1st Shift for a company based in Moody, AL. This is an active manufacturing position and is not a sedentary job. Employees should expect to spend most of the workday standing or walking on concrete flooring, handling ingredients and packaging materials, operating manufacturing equipment, cleaning production areas, and performing repetitive physical activities lifting 55-75 pounds. 

Pay Rate 
$17.00- $18.50 per hour

Schedule and Hours 
Monday through Friday
1st Shift- 6:30am-2:30pm

1st Shift General Labor/ Machine Operators- Duties and Responsibilities

  • Must be willing and able to learn and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment, including equipment such as baggers, bottlers, blenders, labelers, boxers, tapers, conveyors, and related packaging equipment.
  • Must be able to perform production activities such as filling bottles, bags, boxes, and bulk containers efficiently while maintaining food safety and product quality requirements.
  • Must be able to follow required metal detector / CCP procedures when assigned to equipment or processes involving those controls.
  • Must be able to pull and handle raw ingredients and finished blends using the correct item numbers, material codes, lot numbers, and FIFO practices.
  • Must be able to palletize finished products, prepare products for shipment, and assist with loading or unloading materials when assigned.
  • Must immediately report any actual or suspected food safety, product quality, contamination, equipment, or workplace safety concern to management or FSQA.
  • Must demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, and the ability to remain at the assigned work area for the scheduled shift except for approved breaks.
  • Must be able to work effectively as part of a team while also following instructions and completing assigned responsibilities independently.
  • Must be willing to learn multiple production positions and move between equipment or production areas as operational needs require.
 
 
1st Shift General Labor/Machine Operators- Qualifications and Requirements 
 
  • Must be able to regularly lift, carry, and handle 55-75 pounds throughout the workday. 
  • Must be able to stand and walk on concrete manufacturing floors for approximately 8 hours per workday, with additional hours possible when overtime is required.
  • Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, squat, push, pull, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements throughout the shift.
  • Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and be available for overtime, extended shifts, or additional days when required by production demands.
  • Must be able to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include spice dust, manufacturing noise, forklift traffic, moving equipment, repetitive activity, and varying temperatures.
  • Must be able and willing to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with company hygiene and food-manufacturing requirements.
 
Job Type 
Full-time, temporary to hire

Benefits 
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsPelham@apstemps.com, or call us at 205.444.9774 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at 
Automation Personnel Services Pelham Branch
2145 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL  35214

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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Equal Opportunity Employer

APSPelham
 
 
 
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About Automation Personnel Services

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Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award in 2019-2022, and the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award for seven straight years, 2016-2022. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Birmingham, AL, US

Year founded

1990

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