Packing Lead

Packing Lead

Chicago, United States

Company
Pretty Cool Ice Cream
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
20–22 an hour
Via
Culinary Agents

Job Description
Pretty Cool Ice Cream is hiring a Team Lead for our packing department. Our packing team members help package product, keep inventory and pick product for catering, wholesale and event orders. Our packers work Tues-Sat 11am-7pm with the possibility of occasional Sunday shifts. Packers must be comfortable standing for 8 hour shifts, performing repetitive movement and lifting at least 50lbs. Experience with belt sealers a plus but not required.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
 leads team in packaging product quickly and efficiently using inventory
board and upcoming orders to decide packing order.
 leads team in setting aside wholesale, events and catering orders
 Responsible for weekly walk-in inventory. Maintains and updates inventory
throughout the week and notifies kitchen management of any inventory discrepancies.
 Keeps walk-in clean and organized, keeping in mind easy access for front of house
employees, order of upcoming events, flow of inventory through the shop and
following proper “First In First Out” procedure.
 Informs front of house when product comes back in stock or new products are ready
to be put on the menu.
 Maintains allergen policy, ensuring that all guests are safe to consume our products
as they are outlined in the allergen and restricted diet protocol.
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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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