Packer - 1st/2nd Shift

Packer - 1st/2nd Shift

Chicago, United States

Company
Creative Packaging
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
Via
via BeBee

Job Description
Packer - Chicago

Advertised Pay: 1st Shift $17/hour

2nd Shift $18/hour

Shift Availability:

1st: 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM

2nd: 3:15 PM to 1:45 AM

General Information:

Creative Packaging is a rapidly growing, fast-paced manufacturing company who is looking for full-time Packers at our Chicago, Illinois location. This position will report directly to the Shift Lead.
Job Description:

-Fast pace packing of gel packs

-Inspecting quality of gel packs (ensuring no leaks, and packing them flat)

-Palletizing cases of gel packs (lifting 40lbs frequently throughout shift)

-Changing film roll (lifting up to 100lbs with a partner multiple times throughout shift)

-Wearing required PPE on production floor

-Cleaning work station at end of shift

-Stocking work station at end of shift

-Ensuring work station is safe to work in throughout shift (no gel on the floor)

-Following instructions from shift Leader(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):
• Do you have anything on your criminal history? If yes, please explain.
• If offered the position, how soon can you start?

Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Chicago, IL 60632 (Required)

Work Location: In person
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, the federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act remains $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Packing jobs qualify as non-exempt work, requiring overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. State minimums are higher in 30 states, such as $16.00 per hour in California.
Q What is the median hourly wage for packers and packagers in the US in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for packers and packagers, hand (SOC 53-7062) is $15.92 ($33,100 annually) based on May 2023 data, with 10th percentile at $12.35 per hour and 90th at $21.07 per hour. Wages average $16.94 per hour nationally. Entry-level packing jobs start at $14.00 to $16.00 per hour depending on location.
Q What work visa is required for international applicants seeking packing jobs in the US in 2026?
As per USCIS, foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural packing jobs use the H-2B visa, with a fiscal year 2026 cap of 66,000 base visas plus up to 64,000 supplementals from prior appropriations. Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129, costing $460 filing fee. Processing time is 2-4 months.
Q What education or prior experience is needed for entry-level packing jobs in the US?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, packers and packagers need no formal educational credential and no previous work experience. Training is short-term on-the-job, typically 1 month or less. About 70% of jobs require high school diploma or equivalent for safety and literacy reasons.
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