Packaging Operator

Packaging Operator

Houston, United States

Company
Advance Services
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Monster

Job Description
Packaging Operator

Assembly/Kitting - Entry Level 1ST Shift Advance Services Inc. is hiring entry-level kitting assemblers for the Northwest Houston "climate-controlled" plant. Kitters will primarily be responsible for grouping related items into a single package or kit. This often involves picking multiple items from inventory, combining them, and preparing them for shipment. Attention to detail is required as well as standing for up to 10 hours a day Shift is Monday to Friday, 6 am - 3 pm, with some overtime and weekend work as required, unless otherwise previously approved to be off work. Pay $12.00 per hour Job Requirements Reliable transportation Attention to details Full time availability Closed to shoes with backs Must be a team player Great attendance Why work for Advance Services, Inc. We are your employment specialists Never a fee Weekly pay Safety and attendance incentives Health benefits PTO Referral incentives

Skills:
Detail Oriented, Health Plan, Order Picking/Packing, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player

About the Company:
Advance Services

Company Size:
1 to 9 employees

Industry:
Manufacturing - Other

Founded:
0
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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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