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Crown Holdings, Inc.

Summer Hire - Temporary

Olympia, WA · On-site

$24.70/hr

Temporary role, no benefits. Job Requirements: * Minimum 18 years old * High School diploma or G.E.D preferred * Must be available for the entire 90 days * Must be able to comply with all OSHA and ...

Crownholdings

Summer Hire - Temporary

Olympia, WA

$24.70/hr

Temporary role, no benefits. Job Requirements: * Minimum 18 years old * High School diploma or G.E.D preferred * Must be available for the entire 90 days * Must be able to comply with all OSHA and ...

Walgreens

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

Chehalis, WA · On-site

$14.75 - $20.50/hr

* Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. * Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.

Uw

Research Scientist (Temporary), RGUD

Olympia, WA · On-site +1

This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 - IHME About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to ...

Walgreens

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

Chehalis, WA · On-site

$14.75 - $20.50/hr

* Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. * Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.

Home Depot

Warehouse Associate

Lacey, WA · On-site

$17.50 - $20.75/hr

Temporary associates are not eligible for vacation benefits. 2 Sick time (Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma) Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours ...

Home Depot

Freight/Receiving

Chehalis, WA · On-site

$17.50 - $21/hr

Temporary associates are not eligible for vacation benefits. 2 Sick time (Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma) Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours ...

Home Depot

Freight/Receiving

Chehalis, WA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Temporary associates are not eligible for vacation benefits. 2 Sick time (Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma) Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary in Rochester, WA is $19.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.06 and $20.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Temporary job is an employment arrangement in which both parties, the employee and employer, agree in advance that the position will be filled for a set period. Temporary jobs often are based on employers’ seasonal or specific project needs. Occasionally, Temporary employees will be offered ongoing, full-time positions if their performance is excellent and a position is available. However, you should not assume this will be the case.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Temporary Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Worker, you need adaptability, a basic educational background, and the ability to quickly learn new tasks or procedures. Familiarity with office software, point-of-sale systems, or specific industry tools may be required depending on the assignment. Strong communication, reliability, and a positive attitude help you integrate quickly into new teams and environments. These skills ensure you can efficiently contribute to various workplaces and make a positive impression during short-term assignments.

What are some common challenges faced in temporary positions, and how can I overcome them?

Temporary roles often require quick adaptation to new environments, processes, and teams. You may face challenges such as limited onboarding, unclear expectations, or integrating with established staff. To succeed, be proactive in asking questions, clarify your responsibilities early on, and demonstrate flexibility. Building rapport with colleagues and being open to feedback can also help you make a positive impact and potentially open doors to longer-term opportunities.

What are temporary jobs?

Temporary jobs, also known as temp jobs, are positions that are offered for a limited duration, usually to fill short-term needs such as seasonal work, special projects, or employee absences. These jobs can range from a few days to several months, and may be full-time or part-time. Temporary workers are often hired through staffing agencies, but some companies also hire temps directly. While these roles generally do not offer long-term job security or benefits, they can provide valuable work experience and networking opportunities.

What is the difference between Temporary vs Permanent?

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Credentials/CertificationsMay require basic qualifications or specific certifications depending on the roleTypically requires more comprehensive credentials and sometimes ongoing training
Work EnvironmentShort-term, flexible, often project-based or seasonalLong-term, stable, integrated into company culture
Employer UsageUsed for covering absences, seasonal work, or project needsHired for ongoing roles with career growth opportunities

Temporary jobs offer short-term employment with flexible durations, ideal for covering specific needs or seasonal work. Permanent positions provide long-term stability and are suited for those seeking career growth within a company. Understanding these differences helps job seekers choose roles that align with their career goals and current needs.

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Summer Hire - Temporary

Summer Hire - Temporary

Crown Holdings, Inc.

Olympia, WA • On-site

$24.70/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Crown Holdings rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 109 rated packaging manufacturers

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About Crown
Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
Job Description:
About Crown:
CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.
Division Overview:
Crown's Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts.
Here at the Olympia Plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans.
Primary Functions Include:
General shop assistant performing manual labor duties within the plant. Examples of work: painting, sorting cans, cleaning, moving equipment, inventory, and other duties as required.
This position can require weekends with a rotating four on and four off schedule, it could be Monday through Friday, depending on the tasks.
SALARY: Wage is $24.70-$24.70 per hour.
Benefits: Temporary role, no benefits.
Job Requirements:
  • Minimum 18 years old
  • High School diploma or G.E.D preferred
  • Must be available for the entire 90 days
  • Must be able to comply with all OSHA and WISHA safety rules and regulations
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and with teams
  • Mechanical experience working in a manufacturing setting will be desirable

Physical requirements:
  • While performing the duties of this job regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms and hands and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and or crawl
  • Willingness and ability to work at heights as well as climbing stairs
  • Ability and willingness to be able to lift up to 30 pounds
  • Withstand walking/standing on a concrete surface the entire shift

Working conditions:
  • While performing the duties of this job, may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic (forklift)
  • May be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
  • The noise level is frequently loud

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
What Crown Offers You
  • Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
  • The opportunity to build a meaningful career
  • Professional and personal development through training and work experiences

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.

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No one understands this imperative more than Crown. For the last 130 years, we have embodied the values of sustainability, both in terms of what we make and how we make it. Our primary product is metal packaging, which is inherently sustainable, and our operations are based on continuous improvement, efficiency, safety and resource management. We continue to elevate our sustainability commitments and seek to drive meaningful change in collaboration with our customers, suppliers and the industry at large. In addition, our extensive global footprint and track record of innovation helps customers bring their products to market and tell their unique stories in bold, unforgettable ways. The result is lasting value for our customers in terms of strengthened market presence, consumer loyalty and progress against their sustainability goals. With 200 plants in 40 countries, we are uniquely positioned to support customers in surging beverage cans markets in the Americas and Southeast Asia as well as historically strong geographies such as Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Today, aluminum beverage cans, the world’s most sustainable and dynamic packaging format, represent more than 60% of our business. Across the globe, the format is witnessing historic levels of growth. In North America alone, approximately 75% of new beverage launches now appear in cans – more than double the rate of just five years ago. Our diverse product portfolio is rounded out by a strong North American tinplate business, supporting the food, beverage and personal care markets, and our Transit Packaging segment, which provides critical in-transit protection to high-value, high-volume goods across multiple industries. Our Asia Pacific segment also includes non-beverage can operations, primarily food cans and promotional packaging. With confidence in the positive trajectory of our key markets, we are strategically expanding our geographic footprint by breaking ground on new facilities, adding lines in existing facilities to increase capacity and enhancing customer service, support and innovation. These investments also help advance our product portfolio and graphics capabilities to stay ahead of market trends.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Yardley, PA, US

Year founded

1892

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