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Job Title: Packaging AssociateJob DescriptionThe Packaging Associate plays a key role in supporting custom packaging and crating operations by staging materials, assembling and constructing wood crates, and preparing products for shipment. This position works closely with production teams to measure, cut, and prepare materials according to specifications while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment and ensuring all packaging meets quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Stage and organize packaging materials including lumber, plywood, foam products, hardware, and shipping supplies.
- Assist with the assembly and construction of custom wood crates and packaging solutions.
- Measure, cut, and prepare materials according to specifications and written work instructions.
- Support production teams with packaging, crating, and shipment preparation activities.
- Load, unload, move, and transport materials throughout the facility using appropriate material handling methods.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company standards.
- Inspect packaging materials and finished products to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
- Follow all safety procedures, guidelines, and company work practices during every task.
- Work both independently and as part of a team to meet production and shipping deadlines.
Essential Skills
- Experience in packaging, production, or general labor in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure for cutting and preparing materials.
- Comfortable performing basic math calculations and measurements related to packaging and construction tasks.
- Material handling skills, including loading, unloading, and moving products and supplies throughout the facility.
- Ability to use pallet jacks and, where applicable, forklifts to move materials safely.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship and meeting specifications.
- Capability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, carry, push, and pull materials throughout the shift.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment and meet deadlines.
- Reliable teamwork and communication skills to support production and shipping activities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with packing, picking, and inventory-related tasks in a warehouse setting.
- Background in assembly or construction, particularly with wood or similar materials.
- Familiarity with custom packaging and crating processes and quality inspection practices.
- Comfort working both independently and collaboratively within a production team.
Why Work Here?Employees enjoy a stable 4x10 schedule that provides weekly three-day weekends, supporting work-life balance and consistent hours. The role offers the chance to stay active and engaged in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while learning specialized packaging and crating skills. Team members work alongside an experienced crew that supports skill development, hands-on training, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic operation. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment that supports custom packaging and crating operations. Team members work both independently and as part of a collaborative group to stage materials, build crates, package products, and prepare shipments. The work involves regular lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving materials throughout the facility, with frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling during the shift. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and efficient material flow while using common material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and, where applicable, forklifts. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Tualatin,OR.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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