Packaging Specialist - Manufacturing (AM Shift)

Packaging Specialist – Manufacturing (AM Shift)

Location: Northeast Houston, TX
Pay: $17.00 per hour (Weekly Pay)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overtime: Available

Position Overview
Openwork is partnering with a well-established metals manufacturing company in Northeast Houston to hire a detail-oriented Packaging Specialist. This role is essential to ensuring finished products are packaged accurately, safely, and prepared for shipment.

If you value consistency, take pride in precision, and enjoy working in a structured production environment, this opportunity offers stability and long-term potential.

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare and package finished materials according to established procedures.
• Operate banding, strapping, shrink-wrap, and stretch-wrap equipment.
• Build secure pallets for domestic and export shipments, including proper dunnage.
• Verify product weights and dimensions using industrial tools.
• Measure materials accurately using a tape measure.
• Safely operate a forklift to move and stage materials.
• Inspect finished goods for quality, labeling, and compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused workspace.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• At least 2+ years of packaging and material handling experience.
• Strong measuring and basic math skills.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds and remain active throughout the shift.
• Reliable attendance and strong commitment to safety.

Safety and Compliance Requirements:

• Must be clean-shaven for proper respirator fit.
• Must be able to wear a respirator throughout the shift.
• Must be willing to shower at the end of each shift per safety protocols.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
• Overtime opportunities
• Safety-focused work environment
• Long-term opportunity with growth potential

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