WAREHOUSE PICKER, PACKER & ASSEMBLER

WAREHOUSE PICKER, PACKER & ASSEMBLER

Chicago, United States

Company
Bruin Logistics LLC
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
16.50 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Job Overview

We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented for a Picker/Packer to help us with our shipping and receiving operations for our logistic and warehousing business. In this position, you will work in our distribution center, packing, labeling, and scanning outgoing shipments. Our ideal applicant has general warehouse or order picking experience. However, we will work with any applicants that have a strong work ethic and flexibility needed for this position.

Duties
• Fulfilling the day's orders (picking, packing, receiving, and shipping)
• Reads customer order, work order, or shipping order to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed or shipped.
• Assist in shipping and receiving (as needed) unloading trucks, checking in merchandise using receiving documents, matches and reviews purchase orders to packing lists to ensure all required items are included; documents information relating to receipt, storage or distribution of materials for processing.
• Operate forklift and/or manual pallet jack for moving or storing material
• Moves materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, color, or product item number.
• Accurately pack products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Inspect items for defects or damages before packing.
• Label packages clearly and correctly to ensure proper delivery.
• Packs, crates, and ships product and material to distribution center, departments, and vendors. Includes shrink wrapping, boxing and labeling. Marks materials with identifying information using appropriate method; i.e. Barcodes
• Assist in cycle counts of physical inventory. Keeps warehouse and work area organized at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines while handling products and equipment.

Skills
• Attention to detail: Ability to identify discrepancies and ensure quality in packing.
• Time management: Efficiently manage time to meet production deadlines.
• Physical stamina: Capability to stand for long periods and lift packages as needed.
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Basic math skills: Competence in counting and measuring items accurately.

Join our team as a Packer, where your contributions will help us deliver exceptional products to our customers while working in a supportive environment!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

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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