Packaging Specialist - Manufacturing
Company
Openwork
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago
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Lensa
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Job Description
About the Job
Packaging Specialist - Manufacturing.
Precision. Safety. Consistency. Build Your Future Here.
Location: Northeast Houston, TX.
Pay: $17.00 per hour | Weekly Pay.
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 2:45 PM - 1:30 AM | Overtime Available.
Openwork is excited to partner with a respected metals manufacturing company in Northeast Houston to hire an experienced Packaging Specialist. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in accuracy, and want to be part of a company that values quality and safety, this opportunity offers stability and long-term potential.
This is more than packaging - it is a critical role that ensures products leave the facility secure, compliant, and ready for delivery across the country and abroad.
What You'll Do:
As a key member of the production team, you will:
• Prepare and package finished materials according to detailed work instructions.
• Operate strapping, banding, shrink-wrap, and stretch-wrap equipment.
• Build secure pallets for domestic and export shipments, including blocking and dunnage.
• Verify weights and dimensions using industrial scales and measuring tools.
• Accurately measure materials using a tape measure (testing required).
• Operate a forklift to stage and move materials safely.
• Inspect products to ensure quality, labeling accuracy, and compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused workspace.
Your attention to detail will directly support on-time shipping, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
What You Bring:
• At least 2 years of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience with packaging equipment and material handling.
• Strong measuring skills and ability to follow written instructions.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds and remain active throughout the shift.
• Dependability, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.
Safety & Compliance Requirements:
• Must be clean-shaven to ensure proper respirator fit.
• Must be able to wear a respirator for the duration of the shift.
• Must be willing to shower at the end of each shift in accordance with safety protocols.
• Must pass background screenings and drug testing.
Why This Role Stands Out:
• Weekly pay you can count on.
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Safety-driven and quality-focused workplace.
• Long-term opportunity with room to grow.
If you are ready for a dependable position where your skills are valued and your work truly matters, apply today at Openwork.com and take the next step in your manufacturing career.
About Openwork:
For more than 50 years, Openwork has connected skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities across manufacturing, skilled trades, and professional industries. We are committed to helping you build a strong and successful future.
Packaging Specialist - Manufacturing.
Precision. Safety. Consistency. Build Your Future Here.
Location: Northeast Houston, TX.
Pay: $17.00 per hour | Weekly Pay.
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 2:45 PM - 1:30 AM | Overtime Available.
Openwork is excited to partner with a respected metals manufacturing company in Northeast Houston to hire an experienced Packaging Specialist. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in accuracy, and want to be part of a company that values quality and safety, this opportunity offers stability and long-term potential.
This is more than packaging - it is a critical role that ensures products leave the facility secure, compliant, and ready for delivery across the country and abroad.
What You'll Do:
As a key member of the production team, you will:
• Prepare and package finished materials according to detailed work instructions.
• Operate strapping, banding, shrink-wrap, and stretch-wrap equipment.
• Build secure pallets for domestic and export shipments, including blocking and dunnage.
• Verify weights and dimensions using industrial scales and measuring tools.
• Accurately measure materials using a tape measure (testing required).
• Operate a forklift to stage and move materials safely.
• Inspect products to ensure quality, labeling accuracy, and compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused workspace.
Your attention to detail will directly support on-time shipping, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
What You Bring:
• At least 2 years of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience with packaging equipment and material handling.
• Strong measuring skills and ability to follow written instructions.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds and remain active throughout the shift.
• Dependability, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.
Safety & Compliance Requirements:
• Must be clean-shaven to ensure proper respirator fit.
• Must be able to wear a respirator for the duration of the shift.
• Must be willing to shower at the end of each shift in accordance with safety protocols.
• Must pass background screenings and drug testing.
Why This Role Stands Out:
• Weekly pay you can count on.
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Safety-driven and quality-focused workplace.
• Long-term opportunity with room to grow.
If you are ready for a dependable position where your skills are valued and your work truly matters, apply today at Openwork.com and take the next step in your manufacturing career.
About Openwork:
For more than 50 years, Openwork has connected skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities across manufacturing, skilled trades, and professional industries. We are committed to helping you build a strong and successful future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
