Packaging Specialist – Manufacturing

Build a Career with a Company That Values Precision, Safety, and Quality

Location: Northeast Houston, TX
Pay: $17.00 per hour (weekly pay, based on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 2:45 PM – 1:30 AM | Overtime as needed

Openwork is proud to partner with a respected, quality-focused metals manufacturing company in Northeast Houston to hire an experienced Packaging Specialist. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in preparing products that meet exact specifications for shipment.

If you are seeking a dependable role with consistent hours, competitive weekly pay, and long-term career potential, this opportunity offers a solid path forward in a growing manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

As a Packaging Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring finished materials are properly packaged, secured, and prepared for shipment. Your work will directly support safe transportation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence for both domestic and export orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Package finished materials according to shop copies and detailed work instructions

• Operate strapping, banding, shrink-wrap, and stretch-wrap equipment

• Build and secure pallets, including blocking and dunnage, for domestic and export shipments

• Verify pallet weight and dimensions using industrial scales and measuring tools

• Accurately measure materials and packaging using a measuring tape

• Safely operate a forklift to move, stage, and load materials

• Inspect materials for quality, accuracy, and proper labeling

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all safety standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or industrial experience

• Experience operating packaging equipment and handling materials

• Strong proficiency using and reading a measuring tape (skills testing required)

• Forklift operation experience (certification preferred)

• Ability to read work orders, follow written instructions, and perform basic math

• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods

• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and commitment to workplace safety

Important Requirements

All candidates must successfully complete:

• City, state, and national background checks

• Drug screening in compliance with all regulations

Why Join This Team

• Weekly pay

• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule

• Overtime opportunities based on production needs

• Safety-focused, quality-driven manufacturing environment

• Long-term stability with opportunities for growth

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Start the year in a role that values your skills, rewards your effort, and offers dependable work in a growing industry. Apply today at Openwork.com and move forward in your manufacturing career.

About Openwork

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