Warehousing & distribution

Packer

PACKER.

decatur, alabama

Posted 1 day ago

Closes 10/10/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Temp to Perm

6:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Industry

warehousing & distribution (Transportation and Material Moving Occupations)

Reference number

S_180125

Looking for full-time pay with HALF the month off? Spherion Staffing is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Packaging Associate to join a top-tier pet food manufacturing team in Decatur, AL. Operating on a sought-after 2-2-3 rotating schedule (6:30 AM - 6:30 PM ), this role gives you 3-day weekends every other week and maximum flexibility without sacrificing steady earnings. As a Packaging Associate, you'll be the critical final link in production-inspecting quality packaging, boxing finished products, and keeping high-speed lines moving safely. If you're reliable, enjoy physically active work, and want a consistent shift where you only work 14 days a month, this is your opportunity to build a steady career with a team that values your work. today with Spherion and start next week!

Responsibilities:

Line Inspection & Quality Control:

Check incoming sealed bags or pouches off the high-speed conveyor for defects like torn seals, improper weight labeling, or unreadable expiration date codes.

Packing & Case Building:

Load individual pet food packages into shipping boxes or cartons according to weight and unit specifications.

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Palletizing & Stacking:

Stack packed cases neatly onto wooden pallets following precise stacking patterns so shipments remain secure during transport.

Line Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

Keep an eye on automated packaging equipment (like box tapers or bag sealers) and alert maintenance or line leads if jams occur.

Material Replenishment:

Keep the work area stocked with packaging supplies such as cardboard boxes, tape rolls, and shipping labels.

Safety & Sanitation Compliance:

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) by maintaining clean work stations and adhering to food safety standards (wearing hairnets, earplugs, and safety gear).

Working hours:

6:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills:

6+ months of experience in high-speed packaging, warehouse, assembly, or manufacturing environments. Previous experience working 12-hour shifts or 2-2-3 rotating schedules. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety guidelines, and workplace sanitation standards. Eye for detail to perform quality inspections on product packaging, weight labels, and box seals. Basic mechanical aptitude to monitor automated packaging machinery, conveyor lines, and box tapers for minor jams. Proven track record of reliable, punctual attendance and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment. Experience using manual pallet jacks or hand tools is a plus.

Education:

No Degree Required Experience:

0-1 years

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States. Ability to work a 12-hour standing shift (6:30 AM ??? 6:30 PM) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends and holidays as scheduled. Ability to perform physical labor, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 35???50 lbs consistently throughout the shift. Excellent attendance, punctuality, and commitment to working all assigned shifts. High level of hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle high-speed packaging tasks safely. Ability to understand and follow basic written and verbal safety instructions, work guidelines, and quality standards. Willingness to strictly adhere to plant dress code rules (no shirts with buttons) and wear all required safety PPE (steel/composite toed shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, hair net, beard net). Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to pet food odors, dust, and continuous machine noise. Don't wait???positions fill fast! Take control of your schedule and join the Spherion team today! online and watch your inbox for a pre-screening questionnaire. Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

key responsibilities

Line Inspection & Quality Control:

Check incoming sealed bags or pouches off the high-speed conveyor for defects like torn seals, improper weight labeling, or unreadable expiration date codes.

Packing & Case Building:

Load individual pet food packages into shipping boxes or cartons according to weight and unit specifications.

Palletizing & Stacking:

Stack packed cases neatly onto wooden pallets following precise stacking patterns so shipments remain secure during transport.

Line Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

Keep an eye on automated packaging equipment (like box tapers or bag sealers) and alert maintenance or line leads if jams occur.

Material Replenishment:

Keep the work area stocked with packaging supplies such as cardboard boxes, tape rolls, and shipping labels.

Safety & Sanitation Compliance:

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) by maintaining clean work stations and adhering to food safety standards (wearing hairnets, earplugs, and safety gear). experience 0-1 years skills 6+ months of experience in high-speed packaging, warehouse, assembly, or manufacturing environments.

Previous experience working 12-hour shifts or 2-2-3 rotating schedules.

Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety guidelines, and workplace sanitation standards.

Eye for detail to perform quality inspections on product packaging, weight labels, and box seals.

Basic mechanical aptitude to monitor automated packaging machinery, conveyor lines, and box tapers for minor jams.

Proven track record of reliable, punctual attendance and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.

Experience using manual pallet jacks or hand tools is a plus. qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Ability to work a 12-hour standing shift (6:30 AM ??? 6:30 PM) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Ability to perform physical labor, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 35???50 lbs consistently throughout the shift.

Excellent attendance, punctuality, and commitment to working all assigned shifts.

High level of hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle high-speed packaging tasks safely.

Ability to understand and follow basic written and verbal safety instructions, work guidelines, and quality standards.

Willingness to strictly adhere to plant dress code rules (no shirts with buttons) and wear all required safety PPE (steel/composite toed shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, hair net, beard net).Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to pet food odors, dust, and continuous machine noise. education No Degree Required share this job.

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