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Packaging Assistant, Full Time

Big Rapids, MI · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Strapping bundles with Strapper * Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts * Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack * Tagging totes and mail bags ...

Packaging Assistant, Full Time

Big Rapids, MI · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Strapping bundles with Strapper * Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts * Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack * Tagging totes and mail bags ...

Packaging Assistant, Full Time

Big Rapids, MI · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Strapping bundles with Strapper * Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts * Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack * Tagging totes and mail bags ...

Packaging Assistant, Full Time

Big Rapids, MI · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Strapping bundles with Strapper * Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts * Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack * Tagging totes and mail bags ...

Packaging Assistant, Full Time

Big Rapids, MI · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Strapping bundles with Strapper * Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts * Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack * Tagging totes and mail bags ...

You will be part of a team that works together to efficiently and safely unload all cars of brick and shapes. You will need to develop a strong knowledge of entire unloading operation as well as the ...

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How much do strapper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for strapper in the United States is $26.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a strapper?

A Strapper is responsible for securing and bundling materials, products, or packages using straps to ensure safe transportation or storage. This role is commonly found in warehouses, manufacturing plants, and shipping industries. Strappers operate strapping machines or manually apply straps, ensuring that loads are stable and properly secured. Attention to detail and physical stamina are important for this job, as it may involve repetitive tasks and heavy lifting.

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

As a Strapper, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and basic mechanical skills, typically gained through on-the-job training or experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments. Familiarity with packaging machinery, strapping tools, and safety protocols is essential for efficiently securing goods. Reliable teamwork, communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are valuable soft skills in this role. These qualities ensure safe, accurate, and efficient preparation of materials for storage or shipment, contributing to smooth logistics operations.

What are the typical work conditions and physical demands for a strapper?

Strappers usually work in warehouse, manufacturing, or shipping environments where they are responsible for securing products or pallets with strapping materials for safe transport and storage. The role often requires standing for long periods, frequent bending or lifting, and handling tools or machinery in a fast-paced setting. Teamwork is vital, as Strappers frequently coordinate with forklift operators, packers, and shipping staff to ensure workflow efficiency. While safety protocols help minimize risk, candidates should be comfortable working in physically demanding and sometimes noisy environments.

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Infographic showing various Strapper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 2% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $54,276 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Packaging Assistant, Full Time

Hearst

Big Rapids, MI • On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job description

Packaging Assistant - Part Time

Hearst Midwest Media has an opening for a Part Time Packaging Assistant on the Evening shift, Sunday- Friday. This position requires feeding pre-prints into an Inserting machine, inject-mailing, and postal distribution. Hearst Michigan Newspapers prints 4 Dailies and Weeklies owned by Hearst, plus a variety of Commercial Printing. We are seeking an individual with high standards in quality, maintenance, and crew leadership. Shifts are Sun to Fri, 5 PM to 1 AM, three nights per week.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • General cleaning of work areas, cleaning of our printing plant including restrooms. 
  • Assisting in machine setup including bundle tops for mailing process
  • Jogging and loading preprints into the machine
  • Catching bundles off the packaging end of machine
  • Strapping bundles with Strapper
  • Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts
  • Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack
  • Tagging totes and mail bags with proper tags
  • Cleanup of skids, bundles, and papers for recycling

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Strong attention to detail and proof-reading skills
  • Willingness to work in several different departments doing various duties. 
  • Self-motivated
  • Self-starter
  • Complete tasks that are given
  • Computer skills
  • Mechanical abilities. 
  • Ability to lift up to 20LBS

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • General cleaning of work areas, cleaning of our printing plant including restrooms. 
  • Assisting in machine setup including bundle tops for mailing process
  • Jogging and loading preprints into the machine
  • Catching bundles off the packaging end of machine
  • Strapping bundles with Strapper
  • Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts
  • Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack
  • Tagging totes and mail bags with proper tags
  • Cleanup of skids, bundles, and papers for recycling

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