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How much do labeling machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for labeling machine operator in Montgomery, AL is $17.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $19.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Labeling Machine Operator vs Packaging Technician?

AspectLabeling Machine OperatorPackaging Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification may be preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or production lines, operating labeling machineryPackaging lines, handling products and packaging equipment
Industry UsageManufacturing, food, pharmaceuticals, consumer goodsManufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, logistics

The main difference is that Labeling Machine Operators focus on operating and maintaining labeling machinery, ensuring products are correctly labeled. Packaging Technicians handle the broader packaging process, including preparing products for shipment and managing packaging materials. Both roles require attention to detail and familiarity with manufacturing environments, but their specific tasks and equipment differ.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a labeling machine operator?

To thrive as a Labeling Machine Operator, you need a solid understanding of production processes, mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with labeling machines, packaging equipment, and basic quality control systems is typically required, with some employers valuing forklift certification or experience with computerized control panels. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well in a team are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure efficient, accurate labeling and packaging operations, minimizing errors and maintaining product quality.

What are common challenges a labeling machine operator might face, and how can they be addressed?

Labeling Machine Operators often encounter challenges such as machine jams, misaligned labels, or inconsistent label application due to equipment wear or product variation. Proactively performing routine maintenance, carefully monitoring machine settings, and promptly addressing minor issues can greatly reduce downtime. Collaborating with maintenance technicians and quality control teams is essential for quickly resolving persistent problems and ensuring production targets are met. Staying organized and attentive during shifts also helps prevent errors and maintain a smooth workflow.

What does a labeling machine operator do?

A Labeling Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machines that apply labels to products or packaging. Their duties typically include loading labels, adjusting equipment for different product sizes, inspecting labels for accuracy and quality, and troubleshooting machine issues. They also ensure that labeling meets company and regulatory standards, maintain production records, and follow safety protocols. This role is essential in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing where accurate labeling is crucial.
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Infographic showing various Labeling Machine Operator job openings in Montgomery, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 32% Full Time, 66% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,419 per year, or $18 per hour.

Packaging Associate | Various 12-Hour Shifts (GH)

Genpak

Hope Hull, AL • On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Genpak rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

100th of 119 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

ROLE:

The Packaging Associate is responsible for the final review of finished product and packaging materials and for packaging product for delivery to our end user, the customer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Visually inspect finished products and packaging materials to ensure they meet quality expectations
    • Communicate concerns to Quality Auditor, Operator, Lead Operator and/or Supervisor
    • Discard product that does not meet expectations in accordance with site procedures
  • Be cognizant of surroundings and report any environmental, equipment or material issues that may arise.
  • Package all product types for all lines in the facility
  • Package final products in accordance with the specification requirements including
    • Count and/or stack height
    • Bagging of products
    • Sealing of bags
    • Boxing of product sleeves
    • Apply required labeling and ensure date coding and other necessary information is as expected
    • Build/stack boxes in accordance with pallet/stack layout
      • Manually palletize as required
    • Perform rework for rejected product or damaged boxes
    • Able to properly utilize packaging equipment, including
      • Resetting the ink jet printers.
      • Operating the auto bagger and making minor adjustments as needed to ensure the product is protected.
      • Using taping and/or box sealing equipment to properly seal the box
      • Load and stage KDs (boxes), as directed
      • Change or replace tape in box taper
      • Clear product jams in packaging equipment
    • Communicate need for restock of packaging materials on the lines
    • Assist in scrap management
      • Safely utilize the grinders to ensure scrap is recycled in a manner that ensures reintegration into the manufacturing process
      • Remove scrap products or from around the former and place in appropriate disposal buggy
    • Must comply with all company policies and procedures, including
      • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection and appropriate footwear
      • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements, including but not limited to clean clothing that does not have beading, sequins, rhinestones, or other decoration that may become lose and fall into the manufacturing process, hair and/or beard nets, clean nails that are free of polish and natural eyelashes
      • Standard Work Practices or Processes (SWP) requirements, including but not limited to:
        • Following step by step procedures
        • Maintaining workstation organization
        • Recording/tracking production
      • General Safety Rule requirements, including but not limited to not taking unsafe actions; reporting near misses, unsafe conditions or incidents immediately to the Supervisor, following proper lifting procedures, being attentive and using common sense
    • Participate in all required communication and training meetings
    • Support all LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including but not limited to 5S (Sort, set, shine, standardize and sustain) Standard Work and Eliminate Waste.
    • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Interpersonal/Communication:

  • Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Willingness to work with others and be an active trainee and trainer.

Technical Knowledge:

  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to demonstrate and apply logic when performing responsibilities
  • Basic knowledge of quality standards

Safety:

  • Demonstrates an understanding that safety is a value and is not to be compromised
  • Basic understanding of the operation of machines and equipment to identify hazards
  • Is mindful of their actions and those around them to ensure that incidents do not occur
  • Proactively identifies and reports unsafe actions or conditions to the supervisory staff
  • Basic understanding of E-stops including when and how to use them
  • Understanding of authorized vs. affected Lock Out Tag Out employee

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution or other industrial setting preferred.
  • Comparable experience handling tasks that are repetitive in nature, at a steady pace.

ADA - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Able to stand and walk constantly on a cement floor surface
  • Use of hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders constantly
  • Reaching out frequently
  • Lifting to a maximum of 30 lbs.
  • Rotating or twisting constantly
  • Visual acuity
  • Additional information can be found on Job Profile Medical Assessment for Packaging Associates.

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Industry

Plastics packaging film and sheet (including laminated) manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1969

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