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Sunny Sky Products

Packaging Associate, 2nd shift

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

We are seeking a Packaging Associate who will work on packaging lines, producing liquid and powdered beverage concentrates. Also works on maintaining cleanliness of production area in accordance with ...

Openwork

Packaging 2nd Shift

Houston, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Packaging Associate (2nd Shift) Job Title: Packaging Associate Location: Houston, TX 77028 Shift: MondayFriday | 2:30pm - 1:30am Pay: $20/hour Are you an experienced Packager/Forklift Operator ...

Danone

Packaging Associate Night Shift

Dallas, TX

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Short Intro and About the Job Danone North America offers a strong benefits package including ... Communicate with both upstream and downstream associates to maintain supply of product.

Danone

Packaging Associate Night Shift

Dallas, TX

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Short Intro and About the Job Danone North America offers a strong benefits package including ... Communicate with both upstream and downstream associates to maintain supply of product.

Danone

Packaging Associate Night Shift

Dallas, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Short Intro and About the Job Danone North America offers a strong benefits package including ... Communicate with both upstream and downstream associates to maintain supply of product.

Danone

Packaging Associate Night Shift

Dallas, TX

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

About The Job Danone North America offers a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental ... Communicate with both upstream and downstream associates to maintain supply of product.

Altium Packaging LLC

Production Packaging Lead-2

Sherman, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

The Production Packaging Associate III role will also be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices. In addition to Production Packaging Associate, I and II responsibilities, the Production ...

company1301

Packaging Associate (3pm-12am)

Allen, TX · On-site

$15.50/hr

This may include filling, bottling, labeling, packaging and lifting. This position reports directly to the Production Manager or Supervisor General Responsibilities: * Operates production machinery ...

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What are some common challenges package associates face during peak shipping seasons?

During peak shipping seasons, such as holidays or major sales events, Package Associates often encounter increased workloads and tight deadlines. The volume of packages to be sorted, scanned, and loaded can rise dramatically, requiring efficient teamwork and strong time-management skills. Adapting to a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and safety is essential. Many companies provide extra training and support during these periods to help associates manage stress and stay productive.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a package associate?

To excel as a Package Associate, you need strong attention to detail, basic math and organizational skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems, barcode scanners, and packaging machinery is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that set top performers apart in this role. These abilities ensure accurate order fulfillment, workplace safety, and efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

What is a package associate?

Package Associates are entry-level workers responsible for handling, sorting, packing, and preparing packages for shipment in warehouses, distribution centers, or shipping facilities. Their daily tasks may include labeling packages, scanning barcodes, organizing shipments, and ensuring items are correctly packed to prevent damage during transit. Package Associates play a vital role in the logistics and supply chain industry by ensuring that goods are processed efficiently and reach customers on time.

What is the difference between Package Associate vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectPackage AssociateWarehouse Associate
Primary ResponsibilitiesPicking, packing, labeling, and preparing packages for shipmentReceiving, storing, and organizing inventory within a warehouse
Work EnvironmentIndoor, fast-paced shipping and distribution centersIndoor/outdoor warehouse settings, often involving heavy lifting
Required CertificationsBasic OSHA training, forklift certification (optional)OSHA safety training, forklift certification often preferred
Common Industry UsageLogistics, retail distribution, e-commerceSupply chain, manufacturing, logistics

While both roles are integral to logistics and distribution, Package Associates focus on preparing items for shipment, whereas Warehouse Associates handle inventory management within the warehouse. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right position based on their skills and career goals.

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Packaging Associate Nights 6:55pm to 7:00am (GH)

Genpak

Tyler, TX • On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 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

Packaging Associate
JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS: N/A
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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