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Packaging Operations Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Packager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working as part of the Packaging team within Operations, the Packager plays a critical role in ensuring products are packaged safely, documented correctly, and delivered in accordance with customer ...

Packager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working as part of the Packaging team within Operations, the Packager plays a critical role in ensuring products are packaged safely, documented correctly, and delivered in accordance with customer ...

Packager

Los Angeles, CA

$30.20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working as part of the Packaging team within Operations, the Packager plays a critical role in ensuring products are packaged safely, documented correctly, and delivered in accordance with customer ...

Package Assembler I

San Diego, CA

$18 - $22.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Assists with the packaging operations. * Runs the packaging machines, loads items into containers. * May weigh and label containers. * May perform quality checks for defective items. * Keeps records ...

Operations Clerk - 2nd Shift

Oakdale, CA · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the role The Operations Clerk is responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations by ... Complete and resolve issues with work orders in Sage X3 for both production and packaging ...

Associate Category Manager, Packaging

West Hills, CA

$80K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

This role partners closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, R&D/Packaging Engineering, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to support both current business needs and future packaging initiatives. The ...

Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Drive automation initiatives supporting injection molding, injection blow molding, assembly, inspection, and packaging operations. * Support new product development efforts by evaluating automation ...

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Lab Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$24.51/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Available Shifts: 2nd Shift: 2 PM - 10:30 PM 3rd Shift: 10 PM - 6:30 AM Duties: · Executes routine unit operations in Manufacturing Assembly and Packaging as assigned related to the manufacturing of ...

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Packaging Operations information

What is the difference between Packaging Operations vs Packaging Technicians?

AspectPackaging OperationsPackaging Technicians
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; technical training or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or warehouse settings, overseeing packaging processesManufacturing lines, performing hands-on packaging tasks and troubleshooting
Job FocusManaging packaging workflows, coordinating teams, ensuring efficiencyExecuting packaging tasks, maintaining equipment, quality checks

Packaging Operations roles typically involve overseeing packaging processes and managing teams, requiring general industry experience. Packaging Technicians focus on hands-on packaging work and equipment maintenance. Both roles are essential in manufacturing environments, with overlapping skills but different responsibilities.

What does a packaging operations do?

A packaging operations role involves managing the process of preparing products for shipment, including assembling, labeling, and sealing packages. It often requires knowledge of packaging machinery, quality control, and safety procedures to ensure efficient and accurate packaging. The job may also involve maintaining inventory and adhering to production schedules.

What is the role of a packaging operations?

Packaging operations involve managing the process of preparing products for shipment by assembling, labeling, and sealing packages. The role includes ensuring quality standards, operating packaging machinery, and maintaining safety protocols in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Packaging Operations jobs in California?

The most popular types of Packaging Operations jobs in California are:

Infographic showing various Packaging Operations job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Supply Chain Analyst - Reverse Logistics & Packaging

Lamps Plus

Chatsworth, CA • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Company Summary:

Lamps Plus exists to light up your most cherished moments! Lamps Plus is the nation’s largest specialty lighting, furniture, and home décor retailer. We offer over 90,000 designs from famous brands to 20+ exclusive lines, with hundreds of new designs introduced every week. Founded in 1975, the Los Angeles based, privately held company maintains a thriving e-commerce site, B2B model, and operates over 20 retail stores across the western United States. At Lamps Plus, we believe in helping others shine.

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Analyst – Reverse Logistics & Packaging plays a key role in driving efficiency and cost savings across our returns and packaging operations. In this position, you will develop and maintain reverse logistics processes, analyze data to identify trends, and implement solutions that reduce item damage and optimize packaging to lower shipping costs. You will collaborate closely with fulfillment center teams, suppliers, carriers, and internal departments to ensure smooth communication and effective resolution of issues. This is a great opportunity for a data-driven problem solver who enjoys cross-functional collaboration and making a measurable impact on both operations and the bottom line. The Supply Chain Analyst will enthusiastically demonstrate a Can-Do Attitude, lead with Compassion, be Endlessly Curious, and Make the Complex Simple.

Responsibilities:

Reverse Logistics & Returns Management

•      Develop and maintain reverse logistics processes to ensure efficient and effective management of returned and damaged products.

•      Build and maintain reporting on returns and item damages; identify trends and make data-driven recommendations to improve processes and profitability.

•      Identify high-damage items and implement targeted strategies to reduce damage rates.

•      Manage the liquidation of returned products to maximize recovery value.

•      Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies related to reverse logistics.

Packaging Optimization

•      Analyze current box and packaging configurations to identify key areas for improvement and implement creative solutions.

•      Lead design initiatives to minimize item damage and maximize operational efficiency throughout the packaging process.

•      Identify and execute opportunities to reduce packaging size and avoid parcel accessorial charges.

•      Develop and track metrics to measure the effectiveness of packaging improvements and reverse logistics processes.


Vendor & Fulfillment Center Collaboration

•      Work closely with