Packer - 3rd shift

Packer - 3rd shift

Dallas, United States

Company
Eaton
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
18 an hour
Posted
5 days ago
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Eaton's ES AMER MFGSC division is currently seeking a Packer - 3rd shift at our Dallas, TX facility! The core hours are Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 per hour, plus a $1.25 shift differential.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits that we offer:
• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you'll do:

The Packer will be responsible for packing orders in our Parcel, Pack Center, and Flex Center Pack Out Stations utilizing our Flagship system.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

All new hires in hourly positions are placed in a 90-day Introductory period addressing safety, conduct, attendance, quality, and productivity after which they will be evaluated for continued employment.

In this function, you will:
• Utilize packing slips to generate and print move tickers, break down materials, sort styles, verify counts, and restock warehouse locations using RF scanners.
• Verify styles and quantities of picked materials, visually inspect products, scan and place them in shipping cartons. Add packing material to prevent damage, and place packing lists, content labels, and shipping labels as needed.
• Resolve discrepancies. Research all possible solutions to ensure order is accurate.
• Maintain quality workmanship, observe safety procedures, report unsafe acts, and perform work of equal of lower classification if necessary.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Dallas, TX will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a warehouse/distribution center environment.
• Minimum 6 Months experience with two or more of the following: Stand-up Forklift/ Reach Truck / Order Picker, and/or Cherry Picker.

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:
• Ability to meet expectations during a 90-day introductory period addressing safety, conduct, attendance, quality, and productivity, followed by evaluation for continued employment.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting is inherent to this position.

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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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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