PACKING ASSOCIATE

PACKING ASSOCIATE

Houston, United States

Company
Alpha Measurement Solutions, LLC
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
13 an hour
Posted
20 days ago
Via
Paylocity

Job Description
Description

Packing Associate Acknowledgement

COMPANY OVERVIEW

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a liquid sensor technology platform serving the complex testing needs of water quality, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial markets with an unmatched combination of precision, reliability, innovation, and flexibility. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer, creating thousands of units and processing several hundred orders and shipments each day for customers throughout the world. We approach the market as both an OEM manufacturer and with our own brands: Van London, ANDalyze, and Aurora Scientific Instruments.

Our company has over 100 years of liquid sensing experience, is growing, and is accelerating growth through its recent acquisition by Enpro Inc. (NYSE: NPO). Enpro is a leading industrial technology company manufacturing high-performance proprietary products for the semiconductor, aerospace, and compositional analysis sectors. Enpro companies employ nearly 4,000 associates globally, while AlpHa’s team consists of over 350 employees, including 235 team members in Houston, Texas and 120 in Shanghai, China.

WHAT MAKES ALPHA MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS SPECIAL

Corporate Social Responsibility Statement

At AlpHa Measurement Solutions, we make analytical sensors and instruments that are essential to everyday life. What we do matters; our products are used to test and monitor water quality in industrial, health, and safety applications worldwide. Our sensors are critical for wastewater and drinking water processing, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical (vaccine) manufacturing, food & beverage supply, power generation, and many other fundamental applications.

Municipalities, multinational organizations, and system integrators rely upon our sensors as critical, consumable components of their systems around the globe. We at AlpHa understand the important role we play in ensuring safe drinking water, clean aqueous environments, and the general health and safety of communities worldwide.

BENEFITS & PERKS

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

· Short-Term Disability

· 401k

· Life insurance

· Paid Vacation

· 8 Paid Holidays per year

· Paid Jury Duty Leave

· Recognition and Reward Programs

· Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

Position Summary

To properly package customer’s orders in a timely manner, ensuring all guidelines are followed, support work of the managers and assist when schedule and workload permits. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
• Always adhere to AlpHa’s CORE VALUES when executing an action
• Process orders according to the customer packaging guidelines
• Review orders and print labels using a PC loaded with Bartender software
• Verify labels for accuracy before applying to boxes or cables
• Review each part number drawing for accuracy and report discrepancy to your manager
• Choose proper instruction manual and any overpack accessory items for the part
• Check parts for possible defects (cracked glass, wrong connectors, cracked housing)
• Maintain and follow all guidelines set by the customer in preparing the orders either by work instructions or by supervisor
• Report if any instruction manual images are worn and needs replacement
• Pull supplies from the packing stockroom as needed
• Assist manager with special assignments as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Performs other duties as required and assigned; duties and activities may change over time

Key Competencies of the Role
• Integrity
• Flexiblity
• Time Management
• Has Initiative
• Attention to Detail
• Task Motivated

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. The position may require the use of standard PPE such as safety glasses and ear plugs. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

EEO and Culture Statement:

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
• Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

High school diploma or GED preferred

Previous production / assembly / packing experience

Computer skills including Microsoft basics (Outlook, Word, Excel), and ERP user experience

Must be able to routinely lift 25 pounds

Must be able to work in fast-paced environments

Occasional overtime to meet business needs

Must be conversant in English for safe and effective performance of the job

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
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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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