Packaging Operator
$17.85 - $20/hr
The Packaging Operator position is responsible and accountable for ensuring all finished product is packaged according to proper specifications and standards. Sign-On Bonus/Internal Referral Program
$17.85 - $20/hr
The Packaging Operator position is responsible and accountable for ensuring all finished product is packaged according to proper specifications and standards. Sign-On Bonus/Internal Referral Program
$17.85 - $20/hr
The Packaging Operator position is responsible and accountable for ensuring all finished product is packaged according to proper specifications and standards. Sign-On Bonus/Internal Referral Program
Clinton, OK · On-site
$17.85 - $20/hr
The Packaging Operator position is responsible and accountable for ensuring all finished product is packaged according to proper specifications and standards. Sign-On Bonus/Internal Referral Program
Clinton, OK · On-site
$17.85 - $20/hr
The Packaging Operator position is responsible and accountable for ensuring all finished product is packaged according to proper specifications and standards. Sign-On Bonus/Internal Referral Program
Inola, OK · On-site
$14.50 - $17.25/hr
Ensure the operating area and equipment are kept cleanly to minimize the risk of contaminants. * Run the machinery at maximum efficiency. * Ensure to set up all the equipment in the best way due to ...
Inola, OK · On-site
$14.50 - $17.25/hr
Ensure the operating area and equipment are kept cleanly to minimize the risk of contaminants. * Run the machinery at maximum efficiency. * Ensure to set up all the equipment in the best way due to ...
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
The Packaging Operator I is responsible for preparing, assembling, cleaning, inspecting, and packaging medical products in a controlled environment and other designated packaging areas. This role ...
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$15.75 - $19/hr
The Packaging Operator I is responsible for preparing, assembling, cleaning, inspecting, and packaging medical products in a controlled environment and other designated packaging areas. This role ...
Inola, OK · On-site
$14.75 - $19.50/hr
Responsible for set-up, operation, adjustment, and change-over of the primary and/or secondary packaging equipment. * Perform with other staff operating the line, as a team, to achieve established ...
Inola, OK · On-site
$14.75 - $19.50/hr
Responsible for set-up, operation, adjustment, and change-over of the primary and/or secondary packaging equipment. * Perform with other staff operating the line, as a team, to achieve established ...
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$16/hr
Express Employment Professionals is hiring Packaging Production Machinery Operators in Oklahoma City to support a leading packaging manufacturer. If you like working with your hands, learning ...
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Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$16/hr
Express Employment Professionals is hiring Packaging Production Machinery Operators in Oklahoma City to support a leading packaging manufacturer. If you like working with your hands, learning ...
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site +1
$14.50 - $19.25/hr
Job Summary Operates packaging machinery, packages and palletizes product; performs cleaning duties. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent education (GED). 1 year manufacturing or ...
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Oklahoma City, OK · On-site +1
$14.50 - $19.25/hr
Job Summary Operates packaging machinery, packages and palletizes product; performs cleaning duties. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent education (GED). 1 year manufacturing or ...
Mooreland, OK · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
We are currently seeking a Process Operator Packaging for our Mooreland, OK plant. What You Will Get: * Competitive hourly pay * Opportunity for annual performance increases * 401k program with ...
Mooreland, OK · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
We are currently seeking a Process Operator Packaging for our Mooreland, OK plant. What You Will Get: * Competitive hourly pay * Opportunity for annual performance increases * 401k program with ...
Mooreland, OK · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
We are currently seeking a Process Operator Packaging for our Mooreland, OK plant. What You Will Get: * Competitive hourly pay * Opportunity for annual performance increases * 401k program with ...
Mooreland, OK · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
We are currently seeking a Process Operator Packaging for our Mooreland, OK plant. What You Will Get: * Competitive hourly pay * Opportunity for annual performance increases * 401k program with ...
Mooreland, OK · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
We are currently seeking a Process Operator Packaging for our Mooreland, OK plant. What You Will Get: * Competitive hourly pay * Opportunity for annual performance increases * 401k program with ...
Mooreland, OK · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
We are currently seeking a Process Operator Packaging for our Mooreland, OK plant. What You Will Get: * Competitive hourly pay * Opportunity for annual performance increases * 401k program with ...
Mooreland, OK · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
We are currently seeking a Process Operator Packaging for our Mooreland, OK plant. What You Will Get: * Competitive hourly pay * Opportunity for annual performance increases * 401k program with ...
Mooreland, OK · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
We are currently seeking a Process Operator Packaging for our Mooreland, OK plant. What You Will Get: * Competitive hourly pay * Opportunity for annual performance increases * 401k program with ...
Mooreland, OK · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
We are currently seeking a Process Operator Packaging for our Mooreland, OK plant. What You Will Get: * Competitive hourly pay * Opportunity for annual performance increases * 401k program with ...
Mooreland, OK · On-site
$16.75 - $21.25/hr
We are currently seeking a Process Operator Packaging for our Mooreland, OK plant. What You Will Get: * Competitive hourly pay * Opportunity for annual performance increases * 401k program with ...
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site +1
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Job Summary Operates packaging machinery, packages and palletizes product; performs cleaning duties. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent education (GED). 1 year manufacturing or ...
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site +1
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Job Summary Operates packaging machinery, packages and palletizes product; performs cleaning duties. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent education (GED). 1 year manufacturing or ...
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$14.50 - $19.25/hr
Job Summary Operates packaging machinery, packages and palletizes product; performs cleaning duties. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent education (GED). 1 year manufacturing or ...
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$14.50 - $19.25/hr
Job Summary Operates packaging machinery, packages and palletizes product; performs cleaning duties. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent education (GED). 1 year manufacturing or ...
$18.32/hr
As a Packaging Associate, you?ll perform a variety of tasks within our dynamic warehouse ... Contact us at accommodations nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator ...
$18.32/hr
As a Packaging Associate, you?ll perform a variety of tasks within our dynamic warehouse ... Contact us at accommodations nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator ...
Miami, OK · On-site
$18.32/hr
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Miami, OK · On-site
$18.32/hr
As a Packaging Associate, you'll perform a variety of tasks within our dynamic warehouse ... Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator ...
Miami, OK · On-site
$18.32/hr
Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator ... As a Packaging Associate, you'll perform a variety of tasks within our dynamic warehouse ...
Miami, OK · On-site
$18.32/hr
Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator ... As a Packaging Associate, you'll perform a variety of tasks within our dynamic warehouse ...
$13.75 - $16.50/hr
Packaging Operators * Vinyl Extrusion Operators * Aluminum Extrusion Operators * Forklift Drivers * Material Handlers * Inventory Clerks * Production Assemblers * Saw Operators * Crane Operators
$13.75 - $16.50/hr
Packaging Operators * Vinyl Extrusion Operators * Aluminum Extrusion Operators * Forklift Drivers * Material Handlers * Inventory Clerks * Production Assemblers * Saw Operators * Crane Operators
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$13.75 - $16.50/hr
Packaging Operators * Vinyl Extrusion Operators * Aluminum Extrusion Operators * Forklift Drivers * Material Handlers * Inventory Clerks * Production Assemblers * Saw Operators * Crane Operators
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$13.75 - $16.50/hr
Packaging Operators * Vinyl Extrusion Operators * Aluminum Extrusion Operators * Forklift Drivers * Material Handlers * Inventory Clerks * Production Assemblers * Saw Operators * Crane Operators
Stilwell, OK · On-site
$19.50/hr
Comprehensive Benefit Package, including: * 3 Health Plans * 2 Dental Plans * 2 Vision Plans * Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match * Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans * Numerous ...
Stilwell, OK · On-site
$19.50/hr
Comprehensive Benefit Package, including: * 3 Health Plans * 2 Dental Plans * 2 Vision Plans * Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match * Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans * Numerous ...
$11.10 - $12.09
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$12.09 - $13.08
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$13.08 - $14.06
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11% of jobs
$15.34 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.05 - $16.04
21% of jobs
The median wage is $16.67 / hr.
$16.04 - $17.03
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$17.03 - $18.02
17% of jobs
$18.20 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.02 - $19.01
13% of jobs
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A packaging operator, also referred to as a packaging technician, completes the final step of the manufacturing process by packaging finished products for sale or distribution. Packaging operators typically use packaging machines and other equipment to perform their duties and must follow all company rules and regulations, along with industry protocol. As a packaging operator, your duties may include starting up and shutting down machinery, performing routine maintenance of equipment, labeling and inspecting final products, and completing distribution documents. To pursue the career, you typically need a high school education and relevant work experience. Most packaging operators gain this experience through on-the-job training in an entry-level role. Additional qualifications include strong communication skills for understanding technical documentation and processes, attention to detail during quality checks, and manual dexterity for performing mechanical tasks.
| Aspect | Packaging Operator | Machine Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; certifications in safety or equipment operation | High school diploma or equivalent; certifications in machine operation or safety |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing or production facilities, often in food, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods industries | Manufacturing plants, operating various types of machinery |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Commonly employed in packaging lines within manufacturing industries | Used across various industries for operating machinery |
| Comparison Focus | Focuses on packaging processes, quality checks, and line coordination | Focuses on operating specific machinery, troubleshooting, and maintenance |
While both roles work in manufacturing environments, Packaging Operators specialize in managing packaging lines, ensuring products are correctly packaged and labeled. Machine Operators have a broader focus on operating and maintaining machinery, which may include packaging equipment. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

$17.85 - $20/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 10 days ago
6.4
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175295 - Clinton, Oklahoma, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
The Packaging Operator position is responsible and accountable for ensuring all finished product is packaged according to proper specifications and standards.
Sign-On Bonus/Internal Referral Program
Key Responsibilities:
Operate within specified efficiency/productivity standards based on formulation and packaging capability and within established finished product specifications for each formula.
Perform packaging evaluation checks as required, and maintain accurate documentation as defined by site requirements.
Perform packaging equipment adjustments and preventative maintenance activities as required to assure finished packages are in compliance with specifications and standards.
Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule with particular attention to lockout/tag out and confined space entry when required
Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals
Participate and adhere to all food safety requirements, quality management processes, and site safety programs to ensure that all standards are met.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standing on a concrete floor
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, beard net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs
Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes, such as hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals
Minimum Qualifications:
Be 18 years of age or older
Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
Successful completion of a substance screening and background check
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office, Google and email
Knowledge of inventory control principles
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $17.85 - $20.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
Manufacturing
10,000+ Employees
New York, NY, US
1806