packing

packing

New York, United States

Company
Randstad USA
Location
Melville, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
17–18 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Randstad USA

Job Description
Location: Bay Shore, NY Pay Rate: $17.00/hour Schedule: Monday – Friday | 3:15 PM – 11:45 PM (Full-Time)

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Packer to join our growing production team in Bay Shore. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our products are safely and efficiently prepared for shipment. You will work in a fast-paced environment where communication and teamwork are key.

Key Responsibilities
• Packing: Pick, inspect, and pack finished goods into shipping containers according to specific guidelines.
• Quality Control: Check products for defects or damage prior to packing to ensure only high-quality items reach our customers.
• Labeling: Accurately apply shipping labels and documentation to boxes.
• Safety: Maintain a clean and organized workspace and follow all safety protocols to prevent accidents.
• Communication: Coordinate with supervisors and team members in both English and Spanish to ensure production targets are met.

Requirements
• Language: Must be (fluent in Spanish and English) to assist with communication across the production floor.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift and lift up to 35 lbs comfortably.
• Reliability: attendance record and the ability to work the full second shift (3:15 PM – 11:45 PM).
• Experience: Previous experience in a warehouse, packing, or assembly environment is a plus but not required.
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• salary: $17 - $18 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Packing: Pick, inspect, and pack finished goods into shipping containers according to specific guidelines.
• Quality Control: Check products for defects or damage prior to packing to ensure only high-quality items reach our customers.
• Labeling: Accurately apply shipping labels and documentation to boxes.
• Safety: Maintain a clean and organized workspace and follow all safety protocols to prevent accidents.
• Communication: Coordinate with supervisors and team members in both English and Spanish to ensure production targets are met.

The essential functions of this role include:
• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment

Skills
• Packing
• picking

Qualifications
• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents 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, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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 Randstad, 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 HRsupport@randstadusa.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, Randstad 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).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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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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